Lack of proper signages and the absence of regular maintenance of traffic boards to offer safe commuting along the Guirim Highway is affecting road safety. The signage at the end of the Guirim road before the Porvorim Highway corridor is hidden by overgrown grass, reducing visibility for approaching motorists. The government spends crores of rupees constructing highways but fails to maintain the signages by the roadside, which is a disservice to taxpayers. The road safety authorities should tour along the highway and accordingly cut down the grass or overgrown bushes immediately to ensure clear sight lines.
Motorists often complain that many signboards are either damaged or concealed in the overgrown grass and hence not readable, thereby increasing the risk of accidents. In some places at Mapusa, the signboards are either covered by bushes or overgrown branches, further compounding the issue. In circumstances like these, commuters find it difficult to use the roads safely. Such boards should be placed in high-visibility locations without obstructions for optimal readability. Speed limit boards, too, are critical for safety purposes and must be clearly visible at all times.
It is high time the authorities rectify these signages immediately, ensuring that road users have a safer and more navigable journey.