Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Loose Boulders on Kundaim Road Pose Risk to Commuters
Big rocks are about to fall onto a road in Kundaim, which could be dangerous for people driving on it.
The government was making the road wider by digging into the side of a hill, but they forgot to build a wall to stop the rocks from falling.
They asked for permission to use some land to build the wall but haven't heard back yet.
They want to build a wall to keep the rocks from sliding down and making the road safe for everyone.
They are waiting for permission to start building the wall.
Boulders near Kundaim road threaten commuters.
Road widening project led to digging on a hilly side.
No retaining wall was built to prevent rockslides.
Highways division requested land from the disaster management authority a year ago.
The authority has not yet responded to the request.
- Who
- Commuters, highways division, disaster management authority.
- What
- Boulders pose a risk to commuters due to road widening and a missing retaining wall.
- When
- At least a year ago, the highways division submitted a letter.
- Where
- Kundaim road, Goa
- Why
- Due to the lack of a retaining wall during a road widening project.
Locals
Government
Retaining Wall Construction
Locals
Locals demanded the road be broadened
Government
The highways division awaits a response from the disaster management authority to use land for a retaining wall.
- Location
- Kundaim road
- Affected
- Commuters
- Cause
- Road widening project
- Authority Contacted
- South Goa District Disaster Management Authority
- Timeline
- Request submitted a year ago