PWD to decide on movement of vehicles on Shiradi Ghat: Ramanath Rai

Mangaluru: District minister B Ramanath Rai said, “The district administration and PWD will decide on complete or partial closing of the Shirdi Ghat during its Phase 2 reconstruction project. The deputy commissioner and officials will undertake a spot visit before taking this decision,”

PWD of National Highways division is expected to commence the reconstruction work from January 1.

Minister Rai said the Deputy Commissioner, along with the engineers, will inspect the entire 13-km stretch set for concreting between Addahole and Kempu Hole Guest House. Later, the administration will decide whether the stretch has to be completely closed or remain open for light motor vehicles.

Rai said that the division will also examine the condition of alternative routes for movement of heavy vehicles during the closure.

DC S. Sasikanth Senthil said that the administration would allot two exclusive sand blocks in non-CRZ area to PWD for the reconstruction work. PWD’s Executive Engineer M.O. Ramesh said work order for the reconstruction estimated to cost 61.57 crore has already been issued.