Jammu, Feb 18 : The government on Wednesday informed the House that the proposal for constructing a new bridge near Convent School and the General Post Office (GPO) in Srinagar is currently under review by the Public Works (R and B) Department.
Responding to a question by MLA Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed, officials said the department is examining the project. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared, estimating the cost at Rs 143.89 crore for the “Construction of VOP/Bridge/Flyover from Convent Road (Joggers Park) to M.A. Link Road via Sherwani Road over River Jhelum,” following feasibility and technical surveys.
The DPR has now been submitted to the Finance Department for approval.
