Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 19 February 2025
Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, has raised severe considerations over the deteriorating situation of the highway stretch between Junglighat School and Crematorium by way of Ayush Hospital. In a letter addressed to the Secretary (PWD) and the Chief Engineer of the Andaman Public Works Department (APWD), he has urged rapid restore and renovation of the highway, highlighting the hardships confronted by day by day commuters.
The MP emphasised that the broken highway poses a big threat, significantly for sufferers touring to Ayush Hospital and for transporting deceased individuals. Residents have reported frequent accidents and extreme difficulties in commuting as a result of poor situation of the stretch. Despite its significance, the authorities have but to take any concrete steps towards its restore, he identified.
Mr. Ray has known as upon APWD to prioritize the restoration work instantly, even when the highway will not be included within the Annual Plan. He urged that any non-urgent tasks be deferred to make sure this important stretch is repaired on the earliest. Additionally, he highlighted the dearth of correct drainage amenities from the market space to Crematorium, which ends up in extreme water-logging in the course of the wet season, additional damaging the highway infrastructure.
The MP has insisted that together with highway repairs, obligatory drainage provisions be applied to stop additional deterioration. He has urged the division to take swift motion earlier than the state of affairs worsens, guaranteeing secure and easy journey for residents.
