Vapi and Kachigam Road Crisis: Traffic and Potholes (2026)
Vapi and Kachigam Road Traffic Issues The industrial landscape and daily commute in the border regions of Daman and Gujarat have been severely crippled as the Vapi and Kachigam road conditions continue to deteriorate, causing immense hardship for both business owners and the general public. For several years, the critical industrial stretch near the Zari Causeway in the Kachigam area of Daman has remained in a state of total neglect. This specific Vapi and Kachigam road segment serves as a vital lifeline not only for the numerous industrial estates housing large-scale companies like Kabra but also acts as a primary link for the villagers of Namdha in Vapi. Despite the high volume of heavy vehicles and daily commuters, the administration has failed to provide a sustainable solution, leading to widespread resentment among the industrial community who rely on the Vapi and Kachigam road for logistics.
A prominent local industrialist from Kachigam expressed deep frustration over the current state of affairs, questioning why this essential Vapi and Kachigam road is being ignored while other parts of Daman undergo rapid modernization. The massive potholes littering the Vapi and Kachigam road have become a significant financial burden for businesses, as transport vehicles frequently suffer mechanical damage and delivery schedules are constantly delayed. Industrialists argue that if the Vapi and Kachigam road were properly reconstructed, it would significantly boost the regional economy and improve the ease of doing business. However, the lack of administrative will has left this industrial corridor in a shambles for nearly a decade, with only temporary fixes that wash away with the first rain.
Simultaneously, across the border in Vapi city, the residents are venting their anger against the Vapi Municipal Corporation’s poorly planned road maintenance strategies. The Vapi and Kachigam road stretch from Ashiyana Complex to the GST Bhavan is currently undergoing widening work, where the municipality is paving asphalt over former footpath areas. While the development is welcomed, the timing of the execution has caused a public outcry. On Thursday, the Vapi Municipal Corporation decided to carry out these heavy construction activities during the peak afternoon hours. This decision led to a catastrophic traffic jam on the Vapi and Kachigam road, with vehicles stranded for kilometers under the scorching sun, disrupting the schedules of school buses, office goers, and emergency services.
Local residents, including Salim Sheikh, have criticized the Vapi Municipal Corporation for its lack of foresight regarding the Vapi and Kachigam road management. According to the citizens, such intensive roadwork on the Vapi and Kachigam road should strictly be conducted during nighttime hours to minimize the impact on daily commerce and movement. When heavy machinery is deployed on the Vapi and Kachigam road during the busiest hours of the day, it results in thousands of man-hours being lost in traffic congestion. The demand for a more organized and citizen-centric approach to urban development is growing, as people believe that infrastructure projects on the Vapi and Kachigam road should facilitate ease of movement rather than becoming a source of public agony.
The Vapi and Kachigam road network is used daily by thousands of laborers, office employees, and students who move between the two territories. The synergy between the industrial hub of Daman and the residential and commercial hub of Vapi depends entirely on the health of the Vapi and Kachigam road. Business leaders emphasize that high-quality road infrastructure is a prerequisite for economic growth, yet the current Vapi and Kachigam road reality is one of dust clouds, broken axles, and endless waiting times. The residents of both Vapi and Kachigam are now demanding a high-level coordination meeting between the Daman administration and the Vapi Municipal Corporation to address the interconnected issues of the Vapi and Kachigam road once and for all.
Furthermore, the safety concerns on the Vapi and Kachigam road cannot be overlooked. The combination of deep potholes in the industrial zones and sudden, unannounced roadwork in the city areas has significantly increased the risk of road accidents. Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to the uneven surfaces of the Vapi and Kachigam road, especially during the night when visibility is poor. If the authorities do not take immediate and professional steps to repair the Vapi and Kachigam road and manage the traffic flow scientifically, local trade unions and citizen groups have threatened to launch a large-scale protest. The public sentiment is clear: they want a Vapi and Kachigam road that reflects the prosperity of the region, not its administrative failures.
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