Goa elevated corridor use restricted after mishaps kill 2, days after opening
Union minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 5.15-kilometre Porvorim elevated corridor on Wednesday last
The Porvorim elevated corridor in Goa has been temporarily restricted after a series of accidents claimed two lives, only days after its inauguration. The 5.15-kilometre corridor, built at an estimated cost of ₹364.68 crore, was opened to traffic on Friday after completion of work that began in January 2024. The corridor connects the Mumbai-Goa highway to Panaji and was expected to alleviate congestion on the route to popular beaches and Mopa airport.
However, a car crash on Saturday at the southern exit leading to Panjim revealed design flaws, prompting the restriction. The Goa Public Works Department (PWD) announced that all entry and exit points towards the Atal Setu side will be closed until further notice, allowing for continuous monitoring of traffic flow, travel time, queue length, congestion, and diversion patterns.
Two-wheelers have also been banned from using the corridor. State PWD minister Digambar Kamat had reviewed the project's progress last month, highlighting its importance in reducing congestion and improving connectivity. The corridor was meant to open ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, promising a smoother commute for those traveling between Porvorim, Panjim, and Mapusa.
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