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PANJIM: Concerned about the ongoing hardships faced by the public due to the poor condition of a key road, Nelson Cabral, the Councillor for Ward No. 1 of the Corporation of City of Panaji (CCP), has urged the Deputy Collector to issue an order for the temporary closure of the stretch of road from Mitra Bazaar Garden to Fern Kadamba Residency, which leads to the Taleigao Cemetery.
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Cabral expressed frustration that despite multiple attempts to communicate with the relevant authorities regarding the restoration of the road, the issue remains unresolved. He highlighted that since March 2023, there has been consistent correspondence with the authorities, yet the Public Works Department (PWD) has continually shifted responsibility for the delay, with no concrete action being taken.
O Heraldo had highlighted the issue on October 22, 2024, and the plight of commuters who suffer due to the negligence of the authorities towards restoring the road.
Cabral said, “The authorities fail to recognise the extent of the difficulties faced by senior citizens, the elderly, and those who are sick or disabled. The CCP Commissioner has made considerable efforts to bring this critical issue to the PWD’s attention, but to no avail.”
Cabral has now urged the Deputy Collector, the PWD, the CCP, and the Superintendent of Police (Traffic) to order the closure of the road until repairs can be made. He emphasised that immediate action is necessary to alleviate the suffering of those affected, noting that the community would greatly appreciate any swift intervention.
