A 4-km new road between Belagavi (Karnataka) and Valpoi (Goa) has been developed at the cost of Rs.4 crore that reduces distance by about 25 kms between these two places.
The road work was carried in two phases, was launched by Poriem MLA and Goa Forest Development three months ago. In the first phase, the stretch had been asphalted and in the second phase, pavers were placed on a 2-km stretch of road was developed.
The new route between Valpoi and Belagavi proceeds via Koparde, Pali Jambli Temb and Chorla, a distance of about 70 kms. Only Light vehicles are allowed to use this new route. Heavy vehicles are prohibited and authorities at the Mahadayi Sanctuary have warned of action against heavy vehicles if they are caught using this route.
Earlier, light vehicles travelling between Valpoi and Belagavi had to proceed via Honda, Keri and Chorla, a distance of about 95 kms.
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This new route will also cut short the distance to travel to Surla by about 30 kms.
