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00:49 In the sun-drenched haven of India's West Coast
00:52 lies a network of highways and roads
00:54 that weave through the vibrant tapestry of Goa,
00:57 painting a picture of exploration and serenity.
01:01 But perhaps the true magic of Goa's highways
01:04 lies in their ability to transport you
01:07 not just from one place to another,
01:09 but from the mundane to the extraordinary.
01:12 Goa is home to one of the few places in the world
01:15 where you can find naturally occurring bioluminescent
01:19 beaches.
01:20 The coastal state of Goa attracts thousands of tourists
01:23 from across the world every year.
01:26 The length of national highways in the state till 2014
01:29 was 262 kilometers.
01:31 In 2018, the national highway span in the state,
01:35 including in principle length, reached 668 kilometers.
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01:46 Witness the marvel of the Atal Setu, a cable-stayed bridge
01:51 in Goa that runs between Panji to Porvoreum
01:55 and the new Zuari Bridge connecting North and South Goa.
01:59 The foundation stone for the Atal Setu was laid on June 14,
02:02 2014.
02:04 The bridge was completed on 27th January, 2019
02:08 and inaugurated by the Central Minister for Road Transport
02:10 and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, and later by Goa Chief Minister
02:15 Manohar Parrikar.
02:16 Atal Setu is one of the most heavily used bridges in Goa.
02:20 According to GSI DC sources, almost 66,000 vehicles
02:24 travel over the bridge every day.
02:27 Six-lane bridge or eight-lane bridge of Zuari Bridge
02:30 is fantastic.
02:31 It is, I think, part of that overall road between Ernakulam
02:36 to Mumbai.
02:37 But that is a beauty.
02:39 It is just like Singapore or Malaysia.
02:42 Zuari to Madgaon.
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02:58 Opened in 2022 with a total length of 640 meters,
03:03 new Zuari Bridge is the second longest cable-stayed bridge
03:07 in India.
03:07 The foundation stone of the bridge was laid in 2016.
03:11 The new Zuari Bridge in Goa is a transformative infrastructure
03:15 project that benefited the region's real estate
03:18 and connectivity.
03:19 After its construction, traffic conjecture during rush hours,
03:23 peak tourist season, and monsoon reduced.
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03:53 Goa, known for its beaches and touristy culture,
03:57 is making headlines with modern infrastructure development.
04:03 The 7.7 kilometer long Manohar Parikar Kankon bypass
04:07 connecting Charastha with Pollem was inaugurated in 2019.
04:11 The bypass connects Kankon to Mashem via Charastha
04:15 and reduces travel distance to seven kilometers
04:18 from the original 21 kilometers that commuters
04:21 had to travel on.
04:22 The work of the bypass includes three bridges, namely
04:25 Talpona, Galjibag, and Mashem at a length of 1.5 kilometer
04:31 and has 600 buses for local transport.
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04:41 In the heart of Goa, where verdant landscapes meet
05:07 meandering rivers, stand two engineering marvels
05:10 that link communities and cultures, the Kelvin
05:13 and the Virdi bridges.
05:15 The Kelvin bridge, with its elegant arches
05:18 reaching towards the sky, serves as a vital lifeline
05:22 for the residents of North Goa, facilitating
05:24 smooth passage between the bustling towns of Mapusa
05:27 and Aldona.
05:29 Its significance transcends mere connectivity
05:32 as it symbolizes the harmonious coexistence of Goa's
05:35 rich heritage with the demands of contemporary life.
05:39 Likewise, the Virdi bridge, with its sturdy pillars
05:43 standing sentinel against the river's flow,
05:46 plays a pivotal role in linking the villages of Ponda
05:49 and Marseille.
05:51 These bridges serve as more than mere conduits
05:54 for vehicular traffic.
05:56 They are testaments of Goa's spirit of unity and progress.
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06:06 Under the Prime Minister Modi-ji-led central
06:27 government, new projects in Goa worth 15,000 crore rupees
06:31 have been announced.
06:32 These include 1,200 crore rupees Kalamboli Junction Project,
06:36 the 1,200 crore rupees Pagode Junction Chowk to Greenfield
06:40 Highway Project, and the 13,000 crore rupees Morbey
06:45 to Karanjale Highway connecting Delhi via JNPA.
06:49 The works of these projects will start soon.
06:52 By prioritizing the enhancement of roads, highways,
06:55 and bridges, Modi-ji envisions a future
06:58 where Goa's transportation infrastructure serves
07:01 as a catalyst for economic prosperity
07:03 and sustainable development, enriching
07:06 the lives of residents and visitors alike.
07:08 Looking ahead, the development of roads, highways,
07:11 and bridges in Goa under the auspices
07:14 of Modi-ji-led central government
07:16 promises a transformative journey
07:18 towards enhanced connectivity and infrastructure.
07:22 The central government aims to bolster economic growth,
07:25 improve transportation efficiency,
07:28 and foster social cohesion.
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