Bengaluru, Sep 30 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said 13,000 potholes in the city have been filled so far, and said his plan was to find a "permanent solution" to Bengaluru's road issues.

He said he has instructed officials to chalk out a Rs 1,100 crore action plan to develop 550 km arterial roads in the city.

Shivakumar, who is also the Minister in-charge of Bengaluru development, on Tuesday inspected pothole repair and road works underway in various parts of the city.

According to officials, about 4,000-5,000 potholes identified will be fixed in stages.

Last week, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah gave 30 days to officials to ensure that all the roads in the city are motorable.

"The officials are following the government's orders and are filling the pothol

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