VASCO
In a move to protect their land and mitigate potential hardships, locals from Cansaulim have strongly opposed the proposed Railway Overbridge project. Instead, they are demanding the construction of an underpass, citing both environmental and financial concerns.
Congress leader Olencio Simoes, accompanied by other concerned residents, submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Collector of Mormugao on Friday, urging authorities to reconsider the plan for a massive overbridge.
In a statement to the media, Simoes raised concerns about the proposed overbridge at Level Crossing 25 in Cansaulim, which is part of the South Western Railway (SWR) expansion plans. He explained that the overbridge, which spans nearly 3 kms, will affect around 36 landowners, covering a total area of approximately 9,000 square metres.
The Congress leader pointed out that an existing underpass and culvert near the primary health centre could be expanded to meet traffic needs, without the need for massive land acquisition.
He also criticised the high costs associated with the overbridge, which is expected to cost around Rs 100 crore including the money for land acquisition and the bridge at the cost of Rs 30 crore.
