Srinagar, Feb 18: J&K government has confirmed that the construction of a new bridge over the Jhelum near Convent School and the General Post Office (GPO) is under progress. The government stated in Assembly that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) has already been prepared and is under review.
In a reply to Starred Assembly question (No. 115) by MLA Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed, the Public Works (R&B) Department stated that itvwas examining the proposal. The department disclosed that the DPR for the “Construction of VOP/Bridge/Flyover from Convent Road (Joggers Park) to M.A. Link Road via Sherwani Road over River Jhelum” has been prepared.
The project report, the department said, was developed following comprehensive feasibility studies and technical surveys. The estimated project cost is Rs 143.89 crore. The proposal has now been forwarded to the Finance Department for concurrence and approval.
This bridge is being planned to connect central Srinagar to M.A. Link Road via Sherwani Road. This is expected to ease chronic traffic congestion in one of the City’s busiest areas.
The project has been under demand from residents, traders and commuters, who face heavy traffic bottlenecks almost every day.
