Two Bridges Repaired Before Amarnath Yatra, Thanks Expressed to Minister Gadkari

Srinagar, June 25: Two bridges over the Ravi River and Sehar Khad near Kalibari in Jammu and Kashmir, which were damaged by floods, have now been successfully repaired. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced this update on social media platform X.

Gadkari stated that the repair and reconstruction of the two bridges on NH-44, which were severely affected during last year’s sudden floods, have been completed. The damage had disrupted connectivity between Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. Given the strategic importance of these bridges for traffic, the restoration work was prioritized and completed within the set timeframe.

With the reopening of these bridges, the movement of passengers and goods will now be streamlined. This will also provide significant relief to pilgrims during the annual Amarnath Yatra.

Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, reacted positively, calling it good news ahead of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. He expressed gratitude to Nitin Gadkari, stating that restoring this vital connectivity will greatly benefit both pilgrims and the general public.

Sinha wrote on X, “Before the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, we have great news. The two important bridges over the Ravi River and Sehar Khad near Kalibari, which were damaged in last year’s floods, have been successfully repaired. A big thank you to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for reopening this crucial route, which will greatly benefit the pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji and ensure smooth transportation of passengers and goods.”

Similarly, Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh praised the timely reconstruction of the bridges, stating that it provides significant relief for travelers, traders, tourists, and pilgrims.

Singh also expressed his gratitude to Gadkari for the timely repairs of the bridges near Kalibari, emphasizing that this will make travel easier for everyone involved. He attributed this achievement to the focus on infrastructure development and connectivity improvements in Jammu and Kashmir over the past 12 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.