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New Roll‑on/Roll‑off Service at Divar‑Sao Pedro Delayed to February 2027
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 08:46 AM
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The planned launch of a new roll‑on/roll‑off ferry service linking Divar and Sao Pedro has been postponed, with the new commencement date set for February 2027.
The Goa government has announced that the inauguration of the new roll‑on/roll‑off (RoRo) ferry service connecting the island of Divar with Sao Pedro will not take place as originally scheduled. The revised timeline now targets a February 2027 start.
The RoRo service is expected to streamline vehicle and passenger movement across the Mandovi River, reducing travel time and easing congestion on existing bridges. Officials have highlighted its potential to boost tourism and local commerce on both sides of the waterway.
While the exact reasons for the delay were not detailed, authorities indicated that additional work on docking infrastructure and regulatory clearances are being completed. The project team has pledged to keep the public informed as the new launch date approaches.
The RoRo service is expected to streamline vehicle and passenger movement across the Mandovi River, reducing travel time and easing congestion on existing bridges. Officials have highlighted its potential to boost tourism and local commerce on both sides of the waterway.
While the exact reasons for the delay were not detailed, authorities indicated that additional work on docking infrastructure and regulatory clearances are being completed. The project team has pledged to keep the public informed as the new launch date approaches.