Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today informed the Legislative Assembly that restoration work on the main bridge at Chadoora, which was declared unsafe and closed to vehicular traffic on November 28, 2025, is presently underway.

Replying to a question raised by MLA Ali Mohammad Dar regarding the status of bridges, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the Chadoora main bridge was technically inspected by NIT Srinagar, following which recommendations were received on February 2, 2026.

He informed the House that, based on the technical recommendations, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for restoration/reconstruction of the bridge was prepared and Administrative Approval amounting to ₹999.54 lakh was accorded. The work was subsequently awarded on August 3, 2026 and is presently in progress.

Regarding the alternate bridge near New Bus Stand, Chadoora, the Deputy Chief Minister stated that the bridge has already been constructed. He said that ₹50 lakh has been provided under UT Capex 2026-27 for completion of its approach road.

He further informed that the land acquisition process and alignment feasibility for the approach road are presently under progress. The approach road and commissioning of the alternate bridge will be taken up thereafter, subject to completion of the requisite land acquisition and other related formalities.

On the status of the Hanjigund bridge, the Deputy Chief Minister said that it forms part of the work titled “Construction of Road (Diversion) from Hanjigund to Chadoora via Dawlatpora, including 1x35 metre span truss girder bridge,” sanctioned under NABARD.

He informed that the bridge, along with approximately 2.50 km of road, has been completed, with the overall physical progress of the project reaching 76 per cent.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the work is nearing completion, except for a minor portion, which is also being addressed by the concerned authorities.