File photo of the traffic signals at Nuvem near the Honda showroom junction.
MARGAO
In a significant development that could eliminate traffic signals on the NH66 between Verna and Margao, the Centre has approved the Goa government’s proposal to build the Verna flyover not just at the Pirnim traffic junction but also get rid of the traffic signals on the western bypass right up to Nuvem.
Announcing the major development, Nuvem MLA Aleixo Sequeira said he had taken up the issue of extending the Verna flyover beyond the Pirnim traffic junction to do away with the traffic signals right up to Gorvotti-Nuvem and provide relief to local motorists.
“The Centre will take up a new project, which will not only extend the Verna flyover up to Pirnim, but will also do away with the traffic signals at Gorvotti. The proposed alignment has been given to me by the National Highways Authority. I can say that the traffic signals will be a thing of the past in the coming months,” he asserted.
Asked whether he would contest the upcoming Assembly election, the seasoned heavyweight politician replied in the affirmative. In fact, Sequeira pointed out that even if the Nuvem seat were reserved for ST communities, he would look to contest from any one of the 40 Assembly constituencies.
Asked whether he had started a door-to-door election campaign, Sequeira shot back: “I am an old player. People know me, but that does not mean that I can sit at home and win an election. My work is in front of the people. I don’t see any issue in contesting the coming election,” he said.
