VASCO: South Western Railways (SWR) started construction on the new 8-meter wide underpass near Tanya Hotel in Vasco. The construction of this underpass is critical since it will allow emergency vehicles such as fire brigades and ambulances cannot pass through.
“This is a very important project because the existing underpass connects to internal roads leading to areas like Mestawada, Belebai, Orulem, etc. However, due to its limited height, emergency vehicles like fire brigades and ambulances cannot pass through,” MMC Chairperson Girish Borker said.
Borker said that residents of these areas need to summon emergency vehicles from another road, which is a long way off. “The extra time taken can prove fatal in case of fire or medical emergencies.” Borker credited MLA Salkar’s persistent efforts for the project’s approval. “This proposal to increase the height of the underpass and widen it has finally succeeded after repeated follow-ups by Vasco MLA Krishna Daji Salkar.”
Borker assured that the new underpass would facilitate quicker access for emergency vehicles. “We are confident that large vehicles, including emergency vehicles, will be able to move through the underpass and cater to the needs of the residents more efficiently. The new underpass will be 4 meters high and 12 meters wide, significantly improving travel conditions for the local population.”
The work on the new underpass will begin immediately and is expected to be completed by four months. “We will soon have a new separate underpass in the area, benefiting the wards and even Baina, who will find this new route shorter and better for their travel needs and during emergencies,” Borker added.
