MARGAO: The proposed option-3 of the bypass for National Highway 66 should not cause any damage to the houses of people, stated Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao.
He said that the idea of the bypass is to avoid damage and destruction of houses and also create safety and security in the lives of the people.
On Tuesday, a few residents met Alemao and expressed fear and anxiety about losing their homes due to the proposed bypass to NH 66 passing through Cuncolim. Alemao told reporters that in reply to his question in the assembly session on July 15, the government has stated that a survey would be conducted to determine the number of houses to be affected.
“My efforts will be to ensure that there is no loss to the residents and landowners. And will meet top PWD officials to understand the proposed Option-3 for which funds are allocated,” he informed.
Yuri stated that no doubt that the by-pass is the solution to put an end to the frequent traffic congestions in Cuncolim as the heavy vehicle movement through the market and residential areas also causes a threat to the lives of the people, but saving residential houses is going to be his only priority.
“With an intention of saving the houses, alternate routes were proposed to the government and approved. The said route running parallel to Konkan Railway track still exists in the Regional Plan 2021,” Alemao pointed out.
