Comments: Well done!. Now what about the overspeeding and overloading
trucks.
will the authorities keep a check on this....and why do the trucks have to
be lined up on the highway
cant they stop these trucks from the mining site as well?
Edward Verdes
Mining traffic during school hours banned at Usgao
http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Mining-traffic-during-school-hours-banned-at-Usgao/33078.html
HERALD CORRESPONDENT
Public agitations by residents of Usgao have yielded the desired results,
with traffic authorities implementing the North Goa collector’s order to
stop mining traffic during school hours.
“As per directives, we have now begun to stop trucks carrying ore during
schools hours from 7 am to 8 am and
from 1 pm to 2 pm at two points, the Usgao Bridge and near the sugarcane
factory at Dharbandora,”
informed Ponda Traffic PI Salim Shaik.
The decision follows from the agitation led by Usgao Parish Priest Fr Felix
Lobo, who along with villagers,
recently blocked the Usgao Bridge to demand the implementation of the north
Goa collector’s order.
“I am very happy that authorities have decided to implement the North Goa
Collector’s order.
Now, the transport authorities should be firm in enforcing the order”, said
Fr Felix Lobo.
”I have been demanding action against over-speeding and overloaded trucks
since the last seven years.
On numerous occasions, we were forced to agitate to highlight our demands,”
he added.
“I am not against truck operators nor have I any personal interest in the
issue.
I am doing this for the society and will continue my work”, Fr Lobo added.
The Ponda Traffic police has admitted that it would be a tough task to
implement the North Goa Collector’s order,
as it would lead to a traffic jam in the area.
“The NH 4A will witness a serpentine queue of trucks from from 7 am to 8 am
and from 1 to 2 pm at the two points.
Since the road is narrow, only one lane will be free as trucks will be lined
along the other lane of the road.
The NH 4A from Pansule junction will also witness the same situation,” said
PI Shaik.
