MP Calls for Pressing Restore of SH-11 from Tirur to Tushnabad Junction

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 17 February 2025

Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Member of Parliament for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, has urged the administration to take instant motion for the restore and enchancment of the State Highway (SH-11) street from Tirur to Tushnabad Junction. The 10-kilometer stretch has deteriorated considerably, posing severe dangers to commuters and disrupting every day life within the area.

Residents of Tirur, Manpur, Colanpur, Habdipur, Tushnabad, and close by villages have lengthy been elevating considerations in regards to the deplorable situation of the street. Despite a number of appeals, no substantial upkeep work has been undertaken in years. Large potholes and uneven surfaces have rendered the street practically impassable, inflicting immense difficulties for every day commuters, schoolchildren, the aged, and pregnant girls.

Public transport providers have been severely impacted, with non-public bus operators suspending providers and government-run STS buses steadily breaking down. Farmers who depend on the street to move their produce to markets are additionally struggling losses as a result of poor situation of the freeway.

The MP identified that earlier restore efforts have been insufficient, with substandard patchwork failing to supply a long-lasting answer. An estimate for the restore work was ready by the Andaman Public Works Department (APWD) a number of years in the past, however it stays stalled with out ultimate approval. The worsening situation of the street has led to non-public transporters refusing to function alongside the route, affecting the provision of important items to the area.

Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray has now urged the Chief Secretary of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration to intervene instantly and direct the APWD to undertake pressing repairs to revive the street’s usability. He emphasised that swift motion is important to make sure the security and comfort of commuters and to stop additional disruptions in transportation and commerce.