IPSCDL is set to reopen 3 road stretches this week

27 May 2024 CW Team

Three road segments in the heart of Panaji were opened, according to Imagine Panaji Smart City Limited (IPSCDL).Among these is the section of Dada Vaidya road that runs from the Mahalaxmi temple to the Singbal bookshop. Additionally, the section of Heliodoro Salgado Road between the Orion and Alfran Plaza buildings will open. Additionally, the General Bernardo Guedes Road will be open, extending from the Woodland shop to the Geeta bakery and the government printing factory. The Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) stated that the work on critical roads in central Panaji has now been completed and is ready for public use, with the roads opening on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. This provides a significant boost to intra-city connectivity under the Smart City infrastructure development initiative. The IPSCDL explained that the early completion of these roads ahead of the committed timeline will ease traffic flow in the city and restore normalcy to vehicular and pedestrian movement. The agency further said that this early completion aligns with the Smart City's mission to promote sustainable urban development and improve the standard of living in Panaji.

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