LG Sinha Inaugurates Revamped Outdated Habba Kadal Bridge On River Jhelum In Shehr-E-Khaas

SRINAGAR, Jan 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the revamped Outdated Habba Kadal Bridge on River Jhelum within the Shehr-e-Khaas space of Srinagar, at present.
The Lt Governor congratulated the Srinagar Sensible Metropolis Restricted and the folks on the restoration of the historic Outdated Habba Kadal Bridge right into a pedestrian hall and state-of-the-art public house.
He stated the facilities, vibrant and inventive house will enhance previous liveliness and high quality of lifetime of the town.
Srinagar Sensible Metropolis Restricted has accomplished intensive restoration of Outdated Habba Kadal which incorporates structural retrofitting, new picket decking, Heritage-styled Picket gazebos & Kiosks, restoration of conventional fashion balustrades and grill-work, laying and set up of Utility ducts, Stone pitching and re-construction of Ghat on River Jhelum, entry plazas and gates, enchancment of Façade of adjoining buildings, lighting and illumination.
The restored bridge will function a vibrant social hotspot, providing a welcoming house for neighborhood interplay within the vigorous neighborhood of Shehr-e-Khaas.
The Lt Governor additionally laid the muse stone of Jhelum Riverfront Section-II from Downstream Budshah Bridge to Chattabal Weir at a value of 17.82 crore.
Jhelum Riverfront Section-II challenge has been envisioned to reinforce the standard of the Jhelum Riverfront and restore the town’s linkage with the river.
The challenge beneath Section II consists of the restoration of 24 Ghats in Shehr-e-Khaas, Stabilization of embankment, Stone pitching of bunds, Enchancment of Entry Road to Ghats, Ghat Steps and Floor enchancment, Ramp Entry at Water Transport Ghats, Improved Illumination, Guard rails and helps, Jetty, Boat Charging factors, Antiskid paving and Seating areas.
Mandeep Kaur, Commissioner/Secretary, Housing & City Growth Division; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Dr Owaid Ahmad, CEO Srinagar Sensible Metropolis Restricted, senior Officers of Police and Civil Administration have been current.