The Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, today conducted an onsite visit to Rs 14.77 crore nearing completion vital project of Noor Jehan Bridge over River Jhelum at Qamarwari and assessed the progress of ongoing works.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Joint Commissioner SMC, Nuzhat Khurshid, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Superintending Engineer R&B, Shabir Ahmad, SDM West, Irfan Bahadur, Executive Engineers of R&B, SDA, Tehsildars of Eidgah & Shalteng and other concerned.

During his visit, the DC reviewed the pace and quality of work on the bridge being constructed over the River Jhelum connecting Noorbagh with Qamarwari. He directed the concerned executing agencies to expedite the completion of remaining works to ensure speedy commissioning of the vital project, which is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the area. 

He also instructed concerned Officers to remove all bottlenecks, ensuring proper road alignment and complete finishing works on a war footing.

The DC emphasized that the completion of the Noor Jehan Bridge will significantly decongest traffic on the existing Qamarwari-Cement Bridge and provide alternative connectivity between Noorbagh and Qamarwari areas across River Jhelum.

Pertinently, load testing of the bridge has been completed on the bridge.

Later, the DC visited the Parimpora Fruit Mandi, one of the largest horticultural markets in Kashmir and held a detailed interaction with Mandi members and traders.

 He reviewed the progress on works undertaken for development and upgradation of the Mandi including macadamisation and upgradation of approach roads and internal links, besides other infrastructure improvements being carried out by the Srinagar Development Authority and R&B Department.

On the occasion, the DC assured the members of the Fruit Mandi that land for truck terminal has been identified and shall be developed under National Clean Air programme(NCAP) to facilitate smooth movement of vehicles, traders, and goods.

Besides, senior Officers of District Administration, President of New Kashmir Fruit Association Parimpora, Basheer Ahmad Basheer, Vice President, Anil Kumar, General Secretary Mohammad Ayoub and other members of the Association accompanied the DC during the visit to Fruit Mandi Parimpora.