Excelsior correspondent
BUDGAM, Dec 24: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-din Bhat, today inspected the Panzan Bridge on the Budgam Chadoora road and reviewed the progress of restoration works being executed under the UT Capex Budget at an estimated cost of Rs. 71.25 lakh.
During the inspection, it was informed that the embankment of the Panzan Bridge had sustained damage due to recent flood incidents.
The DC was assured by the Executive Engineer, PMGSY, that the restoration work has been taken up on priority and is expected to be completed within a period of 20 days, ensuring early restoration of safe and uninterrupted connectivity.
He stressed that quality, durability, and safety parameters must be strictly adhered to, and that no compromise shall be tolerated in execution standards.
The DC underscored that restoration of public infrastructure remains a top priority of the district administration, particularly in flood-prone areas, and that all available resources are being mobilized for timely rehabilitation and strengthening of damaged assets.
Subsequently, the DC reviewed the execution of multiple post-flood restoration and flood mitigation works being carried out in the Chadoora area including restoration of drop walls at Karambuland Bridge and Main Bridge Chadoora, flood damage restoration of KLR Road from Km 4th to Km 6th, construction of a crate wall at Quangipora Bridge, and restoration of the link road/approach towards the New Bus Adda, Chadoora.
He issued the directions to ensure inter-departmental coordination, timely release of funds, and completion of works well within sanctioned timelines.
During the visit, the DC also reviewed the proposed alignment of the road connecting the New Bus Adda with the Dawlatpora Road. The proposed alignment was examined on site, and it was observed that the project would play a crucial role in decongesting traffic, providing alternate connectivity, and improving overall urban mobility in the Chadoora town area.
He assured that the construction of a new conveyance complex is being actively pursued and will be taken up to address the genuine demands of the transport fraternity and to ensure organized and efficient transport operations.
The DC reiterated that the district administration is firmly committed to people-centric governance, speedy restoration of flood-damaged infrastructure, and implementation of long-term mitigation and development measures.
Besides, CPO Budgam, SDM chadoora , Exen R&B, Tehsildar Chadoora , EO MC chadoora and other officials accompanied the DC during his visit.
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