PWD Announces Traffic Diversion on NH-66 for Porvorim Elevated Corridor Works

PWD Announces Traffic Diversion on NH-66 for Porvorim Elevated Corridor Works

Panaji, August 23, 2025: The Public Works Department (PWD), Government of Goa, has issued a notification regarding the temporary closure of a key stretch of NH-66 to facilitate the ongoing construction of the six-lane elevated corridor from Km 508.000 to Km 513.150, including approaches, on EPC mode at Porvorim.

As per the order issued by Executive Engineer, Works Division-VII (NH), Jude A. D. Carvalho, who is also the Administrator of NH-66 (Patradevi to Agassaim), the left side main carriageway of NH-66 from P55 (O’Coqueiro Junction) to P70 (Mall de Goa) will remain closed for all vehicular traffic from August 24, 2025, to January 31, 2026.

The closure is part of the first phase of traffic management for the ongoing project, specifically to enable the critical activity of launching precast segments. The decision aims to ensure the safety of commuters and provide a hindrance-free work environment for speedy project completion.

Traffic Diversion Plan

• Vehicles proceeding towards Panaji will be diverted to B. B. Borkar Road.
• Local residents and establishments along the closed NH-66 stretch will be provided safe access at designated points.
• The contracting agency, M/s RRSM Infra Pvt. Ltd., has been directed to install prominent diversion signboards, no-parking boards, and other road safety measures in compliance with IRC and MoRTH guidelines.
• Traffic marshals will be deployed round-the-clock in coordination with Traffic Police.

Coordination & Publicity

Copies of the notification have been forwarded to the Collector, Superintendent of Police (Traffic), Kadamba Transport Corporation, and other concerned authorities for necessary action. The Directorate of Information & Publicity has been requested to ensure wide dissemination through press and electronic media.

The elevated corridor project on NH-66 is considered one of the most significant infrastructure initiatives in Goa, expected to ease congestion and improve travel time once completed.

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