Mangalore: Following the recent protest of locals opposing the closure of the Jokatte railway gate, the railway authorities have promised that the old Baikampady-Jokatte Road will be kept open for vehicular movement within the next fortnight.
According to the police, at a meeting held with the railway authorities including Assistant Divisional Engineer Dheeraj, the latter has promised to keep the road open shortly.
It may be recalled here that locals on December 19,Wednesday had staged a lightning protests when officials made an attempt to close the railway gate. The protest had been withdrawn after the railway authorities assured to consider the demands of the locals.