Panaji: shows that bad roads are preventing tourists and the logistics sector, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Goa (GCCI) has been marked by poor construction of a bad national highway in Goa.
GCCI has also asked the Union Minister for Road and Highway Transportation (Morus) Nitin Gadkari to complete the NH4A Highway stretch in Anmod Ghat and also started the construction of a gap between Gauri fuel stations in Porvorim and a circle in Socorro.
In a letter to Gadkari, who was in Goa on an official visit, GCCI also urged Morus to start an investigation into the sub-standard widening of Patradvi – Porvorim and Panaji – Canacona from NH66.
“With the overall quality of poor roads ongoing, Patradevi to the important stretch pollem of the NH 66, there is fear that Goa will be far more famous as a trap of death for motorbike riders and other motorists, including a long trailer truck,” said President GCCI Ralph De Souza.
“We are a tourist country and we certainly cannot afford it.
Even the truck driver would not prefer to use this road, which will defeat his goal.
“GCCI said that the concrete roads of the four paths that had just been completed were sub-par with poor drainage, irregular banking angles, exposed aggregates and poor levels made them vulnerable to accidents.
The lack of illumination in the transfer also raises risks for motorists.
“The truck driver is reluctant to come to Goa so as to increase shipping costs, which are forwarded to consumers.
Uneven and wavy road properties have also increased the number of road accidents.
There are examples where the empty container has fallen from the trailer, “said Souza.
GCCI said that the delay in increasing the stretch of 4 km between Gauri gas stations in Porvorim and the circle in Socorro had created the main obstacle.
Industrial bodies also expressed concerns over the closure of Anmod Ghat for more From 16 months.
Gadkari has convinced GCCI that he will explore ways to complete and reopen the ANMOD GHAT route.
“Because this traffic is transferred through Karwar or Yellapur increases distance, time, and shipping that affects the supply and costs of goods.
Goa Most depend on tourism and highway is an important link in the Sagarmala project, “GCCI said in the letter to Gadkari.
Sousa said that accelerating the settlement of the Zuari bridge would be a big gift for the economy of Goan.