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PORVORIM
Revenue Minister and Porvorim MLA Rohan Khaunte convened a meeting at Socorro Panchayat on Thursday, to discuss problems faced by residents of Devashree Garden colony regarding traffic signals installed along the highway near the JMJ hospital at Porvorim.
Bardez Dy Collector Bardez Gaurish Shankhwalker, Dy Superintendent of Police Dharmesh Angle and Traffic Inspector Narayan Chimulkar were present at the meeting.
Residents of Devashree Garden colony mentioned that traffic signals installed near their colony are extremely high, making it difficult for motorists coming down from their colony to notice the traffic signals and they suggested lowering the height of the signals.
Requesting that traffic signals also include a timer instead of merely flashing of red, yellow and green lights, the residents also sought a traffic policeman to be deputed at the traffic signal to regulate traffic.
They also suggested a zebra crossing for the convenience of pedestrians.
Stating that the presence of some kiosks at the entrance of the road leading towards their colony obstructed the smooth movement of traffic, they requested that the kiosks be shifted elsewhere.
Responding to their requests, DySP Angle assured to look into the possibility of lowering the traffic signal height, while also installing an additional traffic signal opposite the road to make it visible to motorists coming down the slope from their colony.
Regarding the deputation of a traffic policeman near the traffic signal on a permanent basis, he explained it was not possible due to shortage of traffic police, but said he would tray and depute a traffic policeman during peak hour.
Khaunte assured assured to do whatever he could to redress the grievances of residents from Devashree Garden colony.
“This problem is temporary. Once the flyover from Guirim to Jivottam Mutt is constructed, this problem will be solved automatically,” said Khaunte.
“A joint inspection of the site will be held within a couple of days and necessary action will be taken about the traffic signal,” assured Khaunte.
Commenting on requests to shifting kiosks, he said the structures are on private land and hence, cannot be directed to move out.
