SAMBA, OCTOBER 04: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday inspected two major long-span bridges being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) on the T01 to Dhalote via Talour road in Sumb Block of Samba district and directed officials to ensure their time-bound completion.
During the inspection, Choudhary expressed concern over the slow pace of work and directed officers to identify the reasons for the delay and take immediate corrective measures. He also called for fixing responsibility for any undue delay and stressed strict monitoring of progress at every stage.
The Deputy Chief Minister directed the concerned officers to conduct a detailed quality assessment of the ongoing works and ensure that construction is carried out strictly as per approved designs, specifications and prescribed engineering standards.
The two bridges, BR-1 and BR-2, each have a span of 181.60 metres. BR-1 is located between RD 0/200 and RD 0/300, while BR-2 falls between RD 3/010 and RD 3/180 on the T01 to Dhalote via Talour road.
The allotment cost of BR-1 is ₹2,365.87 lakh, while BR-2 has been allotted at a cost of ₹2,429.45 lakh.
Choudhary directed officials to submit a detailed assessment of the factors responsible for the slow progress and ensure remedial measures without further delay.
He stressed that vital connectivity projects must be completed within stipulated timelines without compromising construction quality, keeping in view their importance for the people and the overall development of the region.
