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MAPUSA
The heavy rains coupled with shoddy work has increased the problems of commuters and motorists as several roads in Mapusa have developed potholes.
The uneven sewerage chambers in the middle of the roads have further added to the woes of road users.
At several places, road cutting undertaken by a private telecom company has left gaps at several stretches putting the lives of two-wheeler riders at risk.
The bad condition of the roads has upset locals who have taken to social media and other means of protest to draw the attention of the administration.
Pointing to the deteriorating condition of the roads, Shekar Naik of Mapusa said that there was not a single road that was spotless.
“The sewerage chambers have not been installed properly leaving big depression around the chambers and literally converting them into potholes. This problem has been discussed on several social media platforms but authorities are mum on the issue,” Naik said.
“Urban Development Minister and local MLA Francisco D’Souza should order immediate repair of the roads and also ensure that such incidents don’t repeat in future,” he added.
In some areas, authorities have started to fill up potholes with rubble and cement but the remedy appears to be worse than the disease, as the rubble gets washed off within hours of filling it and the condition of the road turns worse than before.
“The bad roads phenomenon repeats year after year, but none of the authorities have a permanent answer to the problem. The local civic body does not have any control on the constant digging of roads in town,” said Utkarsh Tirodkar of Mapusa.
Locals squarely blamed the Mapusa Municipal Council for its negligence in maintaining the roads.
“Every councillor should pay attention to the condition of the roads in his ward. He or she should ensure that the roads in his area are properly hot-mixed and also see that no roads are dug up after it is repaired,” said Tejas Gadekar of Mapusa.
MAPUSA
The heavy rains coupled with shoddy work has increased the problems of commuters and motorists as several roads in Mapusa have developed potholes.
The uneven sewerage chambers in the middle of the roads have further added to the woes of road users.
At several places, road cutting undertaken by a private telecom company has left gaps at several stretches putting the lives of two-wheeler riders at risk.
The bad condition of the roads has upset locals who have taken to social media and other means of protest to draw the attention of the administration.
Pointing to the deteriorating condition of the roads, Shekar Naik of Mapusa said that there was not a single road that was spotless.
“The sewerage chambers have not been installed properly leaving big depression around the chambers and literally converting them into potholes. This problem has been discussed on several social media platforms but authorities are mum on the issue,” Naik said.
“Urban Development Minister and local MLA Francisco D’Souza should order immediate repair of the roads and also ensure that such incidents don’t repeat in future,” he added.
In some areas, authorities have started to fill up potholes with rubble and cement but the remedy appears to be worse than the disease, as the rubble gets washed off within hours of filling it and the condition of the road turns worse than before.
“The bad roads phenomenon repeats year after year, but none of the authorities have a permanent answer to the problem. The local civic body does not have any control on the constant digging of roads in town,” said Utkarsh Tirodkar of Mapusa.
Locals squarely blamed the Mapusa Municipal Council for its negligence in maintaining the roads.
“Every councillor should pay attention to the condition of the roads in his ward. He or she should ensure that the roads in his area are properly hot-mixed and also see that no roads are dug up after it is repaired,” said Tejas Gadekar of Mapusa.
