The residents of Nuvem have been waiting for their stretch of the Western Bypass to be lit up for over 6 months now. While the lights are installed, they do not work. This has made part of the highway, a 3-km stretch, dangerous and a menace for local residents.
I walk my dog along this stretch and we've stepped on glass pieces on the road because of the poor visibility. There are often drunkards sitting along the road, and some groups who gather to drink and play cards in the darkness. This leaves locals, especially women, feeling unsafe. The darkness also allows miscreants to dump garbage on the stretch, and people just fling trash bags out of their cars. Because the highway is so dark, all cars have their lights on high beam, blinding each other.
The last time the locals brought this issue up, we were told that some private LPG provider damaged the electricity cables while digging the road, and that's the reason the streetlights do not work. Then, the Power Dept was waiting for the company in question to repair this damage. It has been several months since then, and the road is still in darkness!
For the safety and security of the people of Nuvem and other commuters, I urge the authorities to ensure that the entire Western Bypass is illuminated properly.