MARGAO: Expressing anger, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao alleged that the massive traffic jam at Cortalim is manmade and due to negligence of the government.
He said, “The unnecessary placement of barricades resulting in slow vehicular movement, deployment of police personnel who are clueless on traffic management at Cortalim junction and absence of signages is the cause of massive traffic jams at Cortalim.”
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Releasing three videos of the Cortalim traffic jam on Monday, Alemao exposed the complete mess at the Cortalim junction.
“The videos show complete mismanagement of traffic at Cortalim junction. The Traffic Police deployed there need to be trained properly. It is shocking to see Home Guards monitoring traffic below the railway track on the approach road to Zuari Bridge at Cortalim,” pointed out Alemao.
Claiming that there is going to be a steep rise in vehicular movement on Margao-Panjim road due to festive season, he demanded a lane must be demarcated at 500 metres before Cortalim junction for vehicles coming from Panjim and Margao and proceeding towards Vasco.
“The mega jam can cost the life of a critical patient if the ambulance transporting the patient gets stuck in the jam. On Monday, many school children could not reach their schools in time. It was very difficult for office staff to report in time. I hope that the Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho will give necessary direction to concerned officials to put an end to the traffic nightmare faced by commuters,” said Alemao.
