Residents seek urgent repair of stretch
The road has remained in poor condition for the past two months after excavation work carried out to lay a water pipeline.
VALPOI
Motorists and residents have raised concern over the badly damaged stretch of road from White House Restaurant to the GIM gate on the Poriem–Sanquelim road at Poriem-Gholwada in Sattari. The road has remained in poor condition for the past two months after excavation work carried out to lay a water pipeline.
Although stones were dumped at a few places as a temporary measure, proper hot-mix asphalting has still not been done, causing inconvenience and safety concerns for motorists.
The road was dug up to lay the pipeline and later filled with soil and stones. However, since permanent repair work was not carried out, mud has accumulated on the surface and the stones have spread across the road again.
As a result, the stretch has become risky, especially for two-wheeler riders. There have already been incidents of vehicles skidding on the uneven surface.
The road is narrow and includes an uphill section with a sharp curve, making it difficult for drivers to see vehicles approaching from the opposite direction. There is also very little space on the sides of the road for vehicles to move aside, which creates problems when vehicles cross each other.
Residents said many local as well as out-of-state vehicles are now using the route because of GPS navigation, leading to increased traffic on the damaged road.
Heavy dust on the road is also troubling motorists and pedestrians. Students, elderly residents and people who use the road for morning and evening walks are finding it difficult to pass through the area.
The situation becomes more dangerous at night, as the damaged portions of the road are not clearly visible.
Since the road has remained in the same condition for nearly two months, residents have questioned the delay in carrying out proper repairs. Motorists have also asked why hot-mix asphalting has not yet been done on this stretch when road works are being completed in other areas.
