CM urges Centre to build grade separators at Dabolim airport

Vasco: To tackle the serious problem of traffic congestion in front of the Dabolim airport, chief minister Digambar Kamat has written to Union minister for road transport and highwaysC P Joshi asking him to explore the possibility of building two grade separators at the airport.
According to the chief minister's letter, the state government has been actively pursuing the issue of constructing grade separators as a solution to traffic congestion at the intersection of the airport road and NH 17-B. Sources, however, said, "Initially a flyover was considered to be a good option. But, after a study was conducted by a consultant, they are now opting for grade separators.''
At a recent meeting presided over by the chief secretary, a plan was suggested by the AAI involving the construction of two grade separators in the form of two loops. Accordingly, these details were discussed with the project director of the Union minister for road transport and highwaysand a copy of the same has been submitted to him.
15/02/11 Times of India

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Categories: Airports Feb 2011