MARGAO, Feb. 13 -- Team Herald

Digging for sewerage pipelines, gas pipelines, and other infrastructure work on busy roads in Salcete has been hampering the free movement of vehicles for several months, leaving residents worried that it may snowball into a Panjim-like situation.

Currently, road excavation is underway in Gogal Housing Board, Ramnagri, Malbhat, Borda, Davorlim, and other areas. Notably, the work is being carried out only during daytime, adding to the inconvenience of road users, particularly office-goers. Roads and lanes are being closed arbitrarily at the discretion of site supervisors, without proper alternative traffic arrangements for commuters. The absence of police personnel to regulate traffic on these narrow roads ...