MARGAO: Commuters in Margao have expressed concerns regarding the mounting traffic congestion at the junction in Seraulim, which links the Western Bypass to the bustling wholesale fish market in Madel. There are fears that this poorly planned area poses a risk to all road users, prompting calls for urgent measures to avert potential accidents.
In the past, local residents took to the streets to voluntarily monitor and redirect traffic in the absence of a proper traffic management system. However, with recent changes at the SGPDA wholesale fish market, new challenges have arisen. Migrant vendors have begun selling retail fish by the roadside, and trucks are often parked along the arterial road that connects the wholesale fish market and the bypass junction.
In addition to the traffic concerns, discarded thermocol boxes and various forms of waste are now making their way into the fields adjoining this road. This has prompted a demand from the community for traffic personnel to be present at the junction, especially during peak hours.
Commuters have raised concerns about the impact of rainy weather and inadequate nighttime illumination. These factors make it challenging to spot vehicles moving in the opposite direction and also to identify road sections that may be in poor condition due to the ongoing construction work.
It’s worth noting that from this junction, commuters can either take the bypass and head to Colva, Majorda, Betalbatim, or Seraulim itself, while the other road leads to Margao.
As the Colva Fama commences on Monday, residents are fervently hoping that no untoward incidents occur in this congested area due to the surge in traffic over the coming week.
