Panaji: The ongoing work of construction of an elevated corridor at Porvorim has led to a major traffic jam along National Highway-66, stretching from Guirim junction to Mall de Goa and back.
The project is expected to be completed well before its 24-month deadline.
Despite an alternative travel plan put in place, there seems to be no relief. The commuters have faced daily delays, often stuck in traffic for hours. Many are struggling to meet their daily commitments.
The Goan spoke to some commuters about their experiences, wherein Priyanka Kamat, a teacher commuting from Mapusa to Panjim, shared, "I used to leave home by 7:30 am for school, which starts at 8:30 am. Now I have to leave by 6:45 am to arrive on time. We working women face a lot of challenges; my schedule has changed, and I have to finish all my tasks much earlier. The road conditions are also quite a nightmare."
Wilson Fernandes, a commuter from Parra, expressed his frustration: "I expected traffic chaos, but it's worse than I thought. Even though I ride a bike, I'm still stuck in traffic for hours every day. The service roads and alternate routes that were supposed to help have also become congested."
