New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Goa BJP MP Sadanand Tanavade on Wednesday raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha over repeated delays in the widening and upgradation of National Highway 66 – the key corridor linking Mumbai and Goa – and urged the government to expedite the remaining work before the onset of the monsoon.
Raising the matter during Zero Hour, Tanavade said the project, sanctioned over a decade ago to improve connectivity and road safety along the Konkan coast, had been held up by land acquisition disputes, environmental clearances, design modifications and contractor-related challenges.
He said several stretches still have incomplete bridges, unfinished bypasses and uneven road surfaces, with conditions worsening significantly during the monsoon, leading to traffic congestion and a higher risk of accidents.
Tanavade said faster completion of the highway would benefit not just commuters and tourists but also freight movement supporting industries, agriculture, fisheries and small businesses across the Konkan belt and Goa.
He called on the government to ensure better coordination among stakeholders and provide a clear, time-bound timeline for completion of the project. PTI LUX DR DR
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