Porvorim's elevated corridor work races ahead, but commuters face daily ordeal

Motorists struggle with poor service roads, dust and congestion

- THE GOAN | NETWORK

MAPUSA As construction of the elevated corridor between Counto car showroom and O Coqueiro restaurant progresses at a rapid pace, motorists using the service roads along the NH-66 are facing severe hardships due to poor road conditions. Uneven surfaces, patchy repairs, scattered gravel, and overwhelming dust have turned the nearly two-kilometre stretch into a treacherous route for daily commuters.

Two-wheeler riders, in particular, have been struggling to navigate the hazardous roads.

"It's a nightmare riding on this stretch every day. The uneven surface and loose gravel make it extremely dangerous, especially when water is sprinkled on the road to control dust," said Rohit Naik, a two-wheeler rider traversing the stretch daily.