TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2024
Team Herald
PANJIM: In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's April 27 visit to Goa, a traffic plan has been notified, particularly around the vicinity of BITS Pilani Institute in Zuarinagar, Sancoale. The Prime Minister is scheduled to address BJP workers and citizens at a venue opposite BITS Pilani.
The following traffic arrangements will be enforced:
Closure of NH 566 section: The stretch from MES College junction to Queeny Nagar Junction (both lanes), will be closed for all vehicular traffic from 1pm to 10 pm, except for attendees of the event.
Diversions for Dabolim Airport/Vasco/Mormugao traffic: Vehicles bound for Dabolim Airport, Vasco, or Mormugao will be diverted via the Major District Road of Queeny Nagar Circle - Birla - MES College Junction from Queeny Nagar Junction.
Diversion for Verna - Margao traffic: Traffic heading towards Verna-Margao from Vasco will be diverted via the Major District Road of Zorint - Birla - Queeny Nagar Circle from MES College Junction.
Restriction on heavy vehicles: Heavy vehicles will not be allowed to ply from 9am onwards on Friday
Diversions for Heavy Vehicles: Heavy vehicles coming to Vasco will be diverted via Cortalim Circle - Chicalim Circle from Birla Cross Junction.
Closure of NH 566 Section: No vehicle movement will be permitted from MES College Junction to Queeny Nagar Junction on NH 566. Heavy vehicles will be diverted via Chicalim Circle - Cortalim Circle - Birla Cross Junction from Dabolim Airport Junction.
Motorists are urged to cooperate with traffic authorities to ensure smooth traffic flow.
Alternate routes to Dabolim Airport:
North (from Panjim): Agasaim - Old Zuari Bridge - Cortalim Circle - St Jacinto Island - Chicalim Circle - Dabolim Airport Junction.
South (from Margao/Ponda ): Birla Cross Junction NH 66 - Queeny Nagar Junction - Queeny Nagar Circle - Birla Market - MES College Junction - Dabolim Airport.
Alternate Routes from Dabolim Airport to Verna/Margao/Panjim:
Various routes including MES College Junction - Birla - Zuarinagar - Queeny Nagar Circle - Birla Cross Junction on NH 566.
