GUWAHATI: The new flyover that is being constructed over the existing overbridge in GS Road at Ganeshguri Chariali will not ease traffic-related problems on either of the two roads, according to President of Save Guwahati Build Guwahati (SGBG), Krishno Kanto Barooah.
While Barooah appreciated the state government’s initiative to construct new flyovers and overbridges to ease traffic-related problems in the city, he said the effort would not be constructive if the new bridge is not connected to the existing bridge at the Ganeshguri Chariali point with a roundabout.
He added that the existing overbridge should be connected with Hengrabari Road for better movement of vehicles in that area.
It is to be mentioned that Barooah had raised these concerns seven months ago before the present PWD Minister seeking his intervention to take corrective measures. However, the minister referred him to an official of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) who invited Barooah to a meeting but remained absent at the given time.
In the meantime, the foundation stone of the new flyover has been laid by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
This report was first published in The Assam Tribune.
