Introduction Of Penalty Points: Ramgoolam, "Everyone will be Treated the Same Way"

Prime Minister proceeded yesterday at the inauguration of the first phase of the ring road in the area of Pailles which required an investment of Rs 1.3 billion. The second phase will lead to a tunnel not far from Mary Queen of Peace to reach the road. Supporting the creation of new roads  Navin Ramgoolam said you can not have a modern economy without modern infrastructure.

In addition to improving the road network across the country, the Prime Minister noted that the government goes ahead with the light rail project and the construction of a bridge must overhang the bay of Port-Louis. According to Navin Ramgoolam, all these projects are not made lightly, but part of an overall plan specific. He mentioned some of the obstacles met including obtaining the necessary land for the construction of roads and stressed that "the public interest must come before personal interest."

Navin Ramgoolam also expressed the willingness of his government to reduce congestion, which costs Rs 3 billion annually and the number of fatal accidents was 144 last year. For him, it is 144 kills too. He explained that the focus will be on education where the creation of a traffic center for the training of drivers, motorcyclists and pedestrians. In addition, he said, three fitness centers will be operational soon. With regard to the introduction of penalty points, he emphasized the need for one law for all.

Previously, the Minister of Public Infrastructure Anil Bachoo has reported a detailed list of infrastructure projects and road building drains across the country. Immediately report published Domah, the government has embarked on a colossal work across the country, he said.