Tourism Minister and Porvorim MLA Rohan Khaunte while addressing concerns regarding the impending construction of the Gurim-Porvorim flyover has urged the residents of Porvorim not to panic, emphasizing that the construction would commence only after a comprehensive review meeting with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
Speaking to the media following a monsoon preparedness meeting, Khaunte underscored the importance of adhering to directives set forth by the Chief Minister. He emphasized the inclusion of local panchayats' inputs in the decision-making process regarding the flyover project.
"The work on the flyover will start only after all the directions given by the CM are abided. The inputs of local panchayats will also be taken," stated Khaunte.
Additionally, Khaunte highlighted the significance of pre-monsoon preparations, advocating for effective communication and coordination among disaster management cells and panchayat members of Socorro, Penha De Franca, and Salvador Do Mundo in Porvorim.
"Being prepared is an essential advantage as we conduct pre-monsoon protocol review for effective communication and coordination between disaster management cells of multiple departments and panchayat members of Socorro, Penha De Franca & Salvador Do Mundo in Porvorim," he remarked.
Addressing traffic concerns in the area, Khaunte advised against unnecessary interruptions by traffic police along the Porvorim stretch from Guirim to Mandovi Bridges.
"Traffic police are advised against stopping the vehicles and challenging them on the Porvorim stretch from Guirim to Mandovi Bridges," he added.
Khaunte even noted that traffic congestion is a persistent issue in this area and that police intervention exacerbates the situation further.