Road Infrastructure: Several Corrective Measures Identified

11 years ago - 19 April 2013, Le Matinal
Road Infrastructure: Several Corrective Measures Identified
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has appealed to the consulting firm CCA Environment Ltd. to sponsor a report on the social impact that could have the implementation of the program of road congestion. A copy of the final report has been submitted to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and domestic transport.

This report shows that managers of new roads, falling in the category of Private-Public Partnership (PPP) must necessarily suggest corrective measures to better manage traffic congestion that costs a whopping Rs 2 billion annually to the state. Stock of the day, three bidders are vying. Whoever is chosen to July, should apply corrective measures on potential social problems.

The report also notes that it is important to consult with those who will be affected by the development. In addition, the operationalization of the 'Ring Road' is likely to cause noise pollution up to Sorèze and IndianOil station, the report said. Thus, the authors invite the prospective manager of the road network to find a solution to this problem. They also find that the use of this road could have a negative impact on vegetable growers operating in this region.

Moreover, the development of the road network would have an impact on the street Château d’Eau as peace could be called into question. In other words, the sound noise generated by the incessant passage of vehicles could disturb residents Leong Sui Care Home. Therefore, the possibility of relocating the occupants of the home should be investigated.

The report also shows that the inclusion of the roundabout Jumbo in the toll network may cause a negative impact on road users, especially motorists from Vacoas and who wish to travel to Port Louis. Indeed, if the roundabout Jumbo is included in the toll road network, motorists opt for the path Vacoas-Quatre-Bornes-St-Jean-M1 to visit the capital, causing major problems road traffic, especially in the region of Quatre-Bornes. Therefore, corrective measures should be considered, such as building roads up to the roundabout Jumbo Phoenix to decongest traffic at the height of ISKCON center.