Goa, October 24, 2023 – In preparation for the grand inauguration of the 37th National Games in Goa on October 26, 2023, the traffic in certain areas will be affected to ensure a smooth and safe flow of the event. The following roads will experience traffic changes from 2:30 PM to 08:30 PM during the inaugural function:
North (Panaji Side):
Agassiam – Old Zuari Bridge – Cortalim Junction – NH-366 – St. Jacinto Island – Chicalim Junction – Airport Junction Grade Separator – Airport.
South (Margao/Ponda Side):
Eastern Bypass – Arlem Circle – SH-5 Raia – Borim Tolnaka Rassaim – Thana Cortalim – Cortalim Junction NH-366 – St. Jacinto Island – Chicalim Junction – Airport Junction Grade Separator – Airport.
Additionally, the following routes will be affected:
New Zuari Bridge towards Birla Cross-Titan
NH-66 from Keserval Motel towards Seraulim Junction (Western Bypass)
Wholesale Fish Market Seraulim towards Old Market Circle
Old Market Circle towards Dambab Circle-Fatorda Four Road Junction Arlem Junction
Ambaji Junction towards Padre Pedru Ferrao Road till Fatorda Four Road Junction and towards Old Market
NH-66 Margao City towards Old Market
Murida Road from Canara ATM to Four Road Junction Fatorda
Road behind KTC towards Joggers Park
Parking Restrictions:
There will be no parking for all kinds of vehicles along the route from Wholesale Fish Market towards Ravindra Bhavan-Arlem Junction and in the open space opposite KTC Bus Stand (in front of Rebello Hospital and Paulo Office).
Alternate Routes from South to North (vice versa):
Vasco to Panaji/North:
Chicalim Junction – NH-366 – St. Jacinto Island – Cortalim – up ramp new Zuari Bridge.
Margao to Panaji/North:
Eastern Bypass – Arlem Circle – SH-5 Raia – Borim Tolnaka – Rassaim – Thana Cortalim – Cortalim Junction up ramp new Zuari Bridge – Panaji.
City Traffic Circulation (vice versa):
Colva to Margao City: Colva-Madel-Ring Road-Railway Gate Comba-Municipal Garden-City.
Fatorda to Margao City: Murida-Agali-Borda-Holy Spirit-Old Hospicio-City.
Nuvem to Margao City: Nuvem-Goa Rajee-Arlem-Bolshe-Borda-Holy Spirit-Old Hospicio-City.
For those heading to the stadium for the inaugural function:
North to Fatorda (Buses):
NH-66-Nuvem-District Hospital-Old Market-Ravindra Bhavan (Alighting point) parking at KTC Margao.
South to Fatorda (Buses):
Eastern Bypass-Arlem – Nuvem-District Hospital-Old Market-Ravindra Bhavan (Alighting point) parking at KTC Margao.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan their routes accordingly, using the provided alternate routes, to ensure a hassle-free experience during the 37th National Games inaugural function. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated in making this event a success.