PERNEM: The work of laying underground electricity cables which is underway on a war-footing at Sawalwada, Pernem is causing intense traffic congestion in the area. Much to the dismay of the motorists, traffic police are nowhere to be seen to ease the congestion.
Locals have accused the contractor of working as per his whims and fancies which is causing grave inconvenience to the motorists. Public has criticised Pernem Municipal Council for its lethargic attitude of not keeping a tab on the progress of the work. The roads have been dug up which is leading to congestion especially during peak hours.
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On Wednesday evening, the traffic was log jammed for over 45-minutes but no traffic police showed up to decongest the traffic. The passenger buses were not given any instructions in advance regarding the ongoing work which left many people stranded in the traffic.
Later, motorists and some of the local reporters themselves guided the traffic to ease the congestion. Interestingly, the top official of Pernem RTO himself was stuck in the traffic while going home after finishing his duty.
The work of laying underground power cables from Malpe junction to Pernem town has been going on for the last several days. Roads which were dug up to lay cables in Mandrem constituency are yet to be repaired and hot-mixed. Roads alongside Tuem ITI to Tuem Hospital are also being dug up. These routes are extremely dangerous for vehicular usage and what adds to the furstration is that traffic police are not appointed to guide the motorists, said one of the daily commuters from Pernem.
