4-lane Assonora bypass engineered for high-speed traffic flow

Construction of the Assonora bypass is progressing at a steady pace.

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In a major push to enhance transportation and alleviate traffic congestion in North Goa, the Assonora bypass project is advancing at a rapid pace even as the four-lane bypass road is designed for high-speed limit of up to 100 km per hour.

Construction teams are currently engaged in the piling work for a major bridge, alongside the development of box culverts and road embankments. This ambitious infrastructure initiative, spanning 2.92 kms, is designed to create a smoother and faster route along State Highway 1 between Sirsaim (Tivim) and Mulgao, strategically connecting the Bardez and Bicholim talukas.

The Rs 162 crore project is poised to significantly improve road safety and travel efficiency, addressing longstanding congestion issues that have plagued the existing highway.

Construction activities have ramped up, with contractors also conducting soil investigations for the minor bridge to maintain the aggressive project schedule. The project, backed by the State government and following guidelines set by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, prioritizes both efficiency and safety in its design.

KEY PROJECT FEATURES

The new bypass is a four-lane road featuring an 11-meter-wide carriageway, which includes paved and earthen shoulders, designed for a high-speed limit of up to 100 km per hour. The road layout not only ensures faster travel but also promises a higher standard of safety and structural integrity.

Several key infrastructural elements define the Assonora bypass. The project will include a 125-metre major bridge, two flyovers (measuring 30 metres and 50 metres in length), One minor bridge of 18 metres in length, seven box culverts and one pipe culvert to support drainage and reduce flood risk, service roads spanning 1.3 kilometres on both sides of the bypass to provide local access and reduce the impact on adjacent communities.

TIMELINE AND COMMITMENTS

The construction contract has been  awarded to MVR Construction Pvt Ltd, which is tasked with completing the  project in a strict timeline of 540 days, targeting completion by  September 2, 2025.

The contractor’s focus on maintaining project pace  ensures the bypass remains on track for timely completion, despite the  logistical and environmental challenges posed by the project’s scale.

For  the residents of Bardez and Bicholim, this new road promises a  long-awaited improvement in daily life, reducing travel times and making  the region’s transportation network more reliable for years to come.

STRATEGIC IMPACT ON TRAFFIC

The new bypass aims to divert a significant volume of traffic away from heavily congested areas, making travel faster and more reliable for residents and visitors alike.

Upon completion, this route will serve as a crucial conduit for regional connectivity and economic growth, as the streamlined traffic flow is expected to reduce both travel time and fuel consumption for commuters and commercial vehicles.

Beyond relieving congestion, the project is anticipated to have a transformative effect on road safety. The new route will separate long-distance and local traffic, reducing accidents and creating a safer environment for all road users.