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Increase in number of potholes has been major problem in urban areas. The formations of potholes not only affect the aesthetic appearance of the road but it also causes number of serious accidents. Rubber and Plastic are the waste product often found in industries. It has been huge environmental problem due to disposal of waste generated plastic and rubber from industries as it takes longer duration for decomposition. Present study is focused on four main advance techniques used for repairing the potholes. (Bituminous Rubber, Bituminous Plastic, Concreting and Cold Mix Asphalt) and Comparison on the basis of Cost-efficiency, Durability, Strength, Wear & tear and Stiffness. Laboratory test were carried out on Bitumen, Aggregates and Plastic Bituminous. Softening point and Ductility test were performed on bitumen to check viscosity and ability to stretch. Test on aggregates and plastic bituminous were carried out in two different phases. In phase I, physical tests such as Los Angeles abrasion, Impact value test were conducted. In phase II, Marshall Stability and Flow value test was performed on plastic bituminous. Result of bituminous rubber technique shows that rubber crumbs has best suitability for blending it with bitumen and can be used for filling potholes were as bituminous plastic technique indicates three kilogram of bitumen were saved on three kilograms of plastic waste used in this method. The results of concreting process showed highest durability and more cost consuming technique and cold mix asphalt method reveals suitability in pavement construction and stability under the influence of water. Thus, this test results revealed that Rubber bituminous is most suitable for repairing potholes with skid resistance, durability, cost effectiveness and maintenance cost.