I REFER to the article “NCDC owes Global K13 million” (Dec 7). The purpose of upgrading the 1.2km section of the Waigani Drive is to ensure a smooth flow of traffic to and from Gerehu.
Well, it remains to be seen whether the upgrade will have its desired effect.
I am not a specialist in road construction or city traffic management but I believe that widening the road from four lanes to six lanes will not ease traffic congestion.
In fact, it may just add to the problem. Traffic will flow smoothly on the three-lane stretch but when that ends, it will create a bottleneck effect. Can you imagine the chaos during the rush-hour period?
To add to the problem, there are no proper bus stops and the explanation was that PMVs will be using the outer lane. If you ask me, that’s putting salt on the wound, knowing our PMV drivers.
And just to make a passing comment, the repair, sealing and maintenance of existing alternative routes out of and into Gerehu and Waigani would have been more practical and economical options.
But now that a new management is in place, I wish to encourage the incumbent governor to get the residents involved in decision-making when it comes to projects concerning public utilities within the city.
Seek their views and give serious thought to those who care to give their opinions. Governor Parkop, you are the people’s choice so you owe it to them to gather their input.
You can bet the residents of the city have a fair idea of what and where the problems are and they may even have some solutions which are way more practical and affordable.

N J Kera
Port Moresby