Port Blair, April 19: On behalf of a large number of Islanders, the Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has expressed his apprehension about the lack of alternative roads on various stretches of the National Highway - 4 (Andaman Trunk Road).

During his recent meeting with the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament mentioned that the stretch from Garacharma to Sippighat which is one of the busiest portions of NH-4 has no alternative road which is a major cause of concern.  In the event of this road getting obstructed/ damaged, the movement of people and goods on the Andaman Trunk Road (NH-4) comes to a total standstill.

He explained that the Andaman Trunk Road is the lifeline of South Andaman, as well as North and Middle Andaman and it is imperative that all efforts be made to keep a parallel alternative route for all crucial road stretches of the Andaman Trunk Road (NH-4).

Considering this issue, the Member of Parliament has requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor to construct an alternate route from Garacharma to Guptapara via Teylarabad as State Highway bypass road to link the stretch of NH-4 road.