Team Goemkarponn
QUEENY NAGAR: The installation of political hoardings on the traffic island at Queeny Nagar circle has sparked safety concerns among residents, who have demanded their immediate removal, warning that the structures could obstruct motorists’ visibility at the busy and accident-prone junction.
Former Velsao-Pale Panchayat member and social worker Roquezinho D’Souza, along with Velsao Panch Jim D’Souza and other concerned residents, have questioned the authorities over the continued presence of the hoardings, stating that traffic islands should not be used for political publicity at the cost of public safety.
Roquezinho D’Souza pointed out that motorists negotiating the busy junction require an unobstructed view of approaching vehicles to navigate safely. He questioned why the authorities had allowed the hoardings to remain despite the potential risk they pose to road users.
“Visibility of motorists should be the priority at such important junctions. Any structure that obstructs the view of drivers can create a dangerous situation, especially at an accident-prone circle. The authorities should not wait for an accident to happen before taking action,” Roquezinho said.
He also questioned the police’s failure to intervene and remove the hoardings, which have reportedly remained at the location for several days. He urged the concerned authorities to act immediately and clear the traffic island of all such structures.
Warning that continued inaction would compel him to approach higher authorities, Roquezinho said he would pursue the matter to ensure that appropriate action is initiated.
Velsao Panch Jim D’Souza also expressed concern, questioning the rationale behind allowing political hoardings on a traffic island at such a busy junction. He maintained that public safety must take precedence over political publicity and that no advertising structure should be permitted to obstruct motorists’ line of sight.
The residents have also questioned whether permission was obtained for installing the hoardings and who would be held accountable if their presence contributed to an accident.
They have urged the police and other concerned authorities to inspect the site and remove the hoardings without further delay, stressing that unobstructed visibility at traffic junctions is essential to ensuring road safety and preventing avoidable accidents.
