Although potholed roads at different locations in Goa were supposed to be repaired prior to the monsoons, it is rather unfortunate that this serious matter remained neglected. It is only at the onset of monsoons that repair works have been undertaken in a hurry.
Even then some roads have remained unattended thereby raising the hardships of travellers and pedestrians.
Seen in the picture is the potholed road adjacent to the Goa State Co-operative Bank Ltd at Sadar in Ponda (photo clicked on Saturday June 16 at 7:00 am).
Travellers, especially two-wheeler riders, face great inconvenience and trouble while proceeding along this strategic route. There is every possibility of a mishap taking place at this area sooner or later.
In public interest it is time for the PWD Minister Mr Ramakrishna, alias Sudin Dhavalikar (who is residing in Ponda taluka) to inspect the roads at different locations in Ponda along with the higher officials of the Public Works Department (Roads Division) on priority basis.
Potholed and defective roads must be repaired at once so as to provide safety for innocent travellers during the current rainy season.
While undertaking this task (of course in a hurry), proper care should be taken to ensure that the quality of work is maintained. Proper roads would ultimately assure a sound infrastructure.
