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SANCOALE: Cortalim MLA Anton Vas has directed the authorities involved in the National Highway expansion project to restore the long-pending access road at Vidyanagar near MES College within the next 30 days.
During a joint site inspection attended by officials from various departments and agencies, Vas expressed dissatisfaction over the slow pace of work and sought explanations for the continued inconvenience faced by residents, students and daily commuters.
The inspection reportedly highlighted coordination issues among agencies involved in the highway expansion project, with communication gaps and execution delays emerging as major factors behind the prolonged road connectivity problem.
Taking a firm stand, Vas instructed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and all concerned departments to complete the pending access road works within a month. He stressed that residents had already waited long enough and that no further delays would be tolerated.
“The people of Vidyanagar, especially students and families residing in the area, cannot continue to suffer because of poor coordination between departments. The work must be completed within the stipulated period,” Vas said.
The MLA noted that the access road is a crucial link for residents and students travelling to educational institutions and neighbouring localities. Its closure and incomplete connectivity have led to repeated complaints regarding safety, accessibility and daily commuting difficulties.
Residents who attended the inspection voiced frustration over the delays and urged authorities to adhere to the newly announced deadline. Many said the issue has disrupted routine travel for months and remains a major concern for the local community.
Vas also warned departments against shifting responsibility for delays and emphasised the need for coordinated action to ensure the project is completed on schedule. He assured residents that he would personally monitor progress and regularly follow up with the authorities.
Locals expressed hope that the intervention would finally resolve the longstanding access road issue and restore normal connectivity to Vidyanagar.
