The Goa government has informed the High Court that the proposed pedestrian overbridge connecting Dayanand Bandodkar Road near the Patto multilevel parking facility to the Santa Monica Jetty has been scrapped after being found technically unfeasible.
During the hearing, the government submitted that the existing pedestrian underpass in the area provides safe and adequate access for commuters, eliminating the need for the proposed overbridge.
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Taking note of the government’s submission, the High Court adjourned the matter and scheduled the next hearing for September 28.
The proposed overbridge was intended to improve pedestrian connectivity between the Patto area and the Santa Monica Jetty. However, the government has now decided to abandon the project after concluding that it was not feasible to execute.
