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Goa's new flyover turns traffic nightmare after fatal crash and sudden closure
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 12:33 AM
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A newly opened flyover in Goa has become a major traffic headache following a fatal accident and its sudden closure, causing severe disruption for commuters.
A newly inaugurated flyover in Goa, which was expected to ease traffic movement, has instead emerged as a serious bottleneck for commuters. The structure drew public attention after a fatal crash took place on it, raising concerns over safety and design.
Following the accident, authorities abruptly closed the flyover, catching daily commuters off guard. The sudden shutdown led to long queues of vehicles and significant delays on adjoining routes, turning the stretch into a traffic headache.
Motorists and local residents have expressed frustration over the lack of prior notice regarding the closure. The incident has sparked questions about the planning and readiness of the new infrastructure before it was opened to public use.
Following the accident, authorities abruptly closed the flyover, catching daily commuters off guard. The sudden shutdown led to long queues of vehicles and significant delays on adjoining routes, turning the stretch into a traffic headache.
Motorists and local residents have expressed frustration over the lack of prior notice regarding the closure. The incident has sparked questions about the planning and readiness of the new infrastructure before it was opened to public use.