The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified bridge construction along the strategic Rajouri-Kalakote-Reasi-Katra-Jammu corridor to bolster regional connectivity and generate local employment.
Speaking on the project’s progress, Sunil Kumar, who is associated with the construction works, stated that the BRO is currently developing a diversion route to maintain traffic flow, with full-scale excavation for the main structure scheduled to commence shortly. He added that the project currently employs between 100 and 150 local workers, providing a significant boost to the regional economy.
“We are currently constructing a diversion — an alternative route for vehicles — and excavation work will begin soon…it is also generating employment… the old bridge had a low-level design so water would flow over it, causing problems for vehicle movement. Tourism is growing as the roads improve. People are gaining better facilities and livelihood opportunities. Increased tourism means more business which benefits the local population. A bridge is being built and at least 100 or 150 men are working on it. People used to have to go far away to earn a living. It will be wonderful if work like this continued,” said Kumar.
