A sharp turn existing near Shree Kapileshwar Temple at Kapileshwari, Ponda happens to be in a most critical location. There are no traffic signboards at this spot to assure guidance to innocent travellers proceeding along this route.
So also, speed breakers are found missing. As a result, wreckless driving has become a common phenomenon. The vehicles proceed with full speed thereby posing a threat to fellow commuters and pedestrians too.
The devotees visiting the famous temple find it very difficult to cross the road. Senior citizens and women tend to be the worst sufferers in the process. Recently, six persons were injured in a head-on collision between a tipper truck and an Omni car at this sharp turn. Over the years, the concerned authorities have failed to introduce precautionary measures at this dangerous spot in the interest of travellers.
Nevertheless, it is absolutely necessary that prompt steps are initiated on the priority basis so that any possible mishap in the near future is avoided.
Traffic signboards must be installed on either side of this turn. Similarly, speed-breakers must be constructed in order to restrict the speed of reckless drivers. No doubt, public at large must be assured safety at all costs.
