The Atal Setu Bridge across the River Mandovi which was projected as Goa’s wonder is headed for a disaster. The Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation, which is a den of rampant corruption, has to be made answerable for the sorry state of the bridge. The huge potholes on this bridge and other recurring defects are a matter of concern. The problems may now be perennial. An independent probe and audit of the bridge are required to fix responsibility. The contractor must be brought to book and the GSIDC officials must be also fastened to the nearest lamppost if they colluded in this colossal loss to the state exchequer.
After two years of its inauguration, the work of the bridge is not yet completed in all respects. More importantly, the work on one arm of the bridge which was supposed to be for entering the city has been abandoned and there is no explanation whatsoever.
The government must also ensure there are no traffic bottlenecks from Guirim to Porvorim, without which the traveling time from North to South Goa will not be curtailed, one of the tall objectives of Atal Setu.
