India's Cities Lose Time and Money to Repeated, Uncoordinated Road Digging

Indian cities are caught in a cycle of repeated road excavations caused by multiple utility agencies operating without coordination. Each agency digs up roads independently, leading to the same stretches being torn up several times over. This disjointed approach results in wasted fuel, increased costs, and severe traffic congestion for daily commuters. Experts say integrated planning and digital mapping of underground infrastructure are critical to breaking this cycle. With India's urban population continuing to expand, smarter and more coordinated urban governance has become an urgent priority.