Jammu, November 30: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday inspected the ongoing work on the Rs 119 crore Pargwal bridge project in the Akhnoor sector, calling for an accelerated pace to ensure timely completion.
The 1,640-meter bridge over the Chenab River is expected to transform connectivity for more than one lakh border residents in Pargwal, Jourian, Khour Palanwalla and adjoining areas. Officials said the project will also strengthen links between the Chamb and Akhnoor constituencies, improving access to markets, healthcare and education.
During the review, the Deputy CM stressed the importance of maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring durable flood protection along the bunds on both sides of the bridge. He directed the executing agency to mobilise additional resources and work in double shifts to meet the March–April 2026 deadline.
“No delays shall be tolerated on this vital bridge project,” Choudhary said, adding that the government is closely monitoring the completion of all road and bridge projects in the region.
The Deputy CM also emphasised fast execution of the 3.6 km approach road across Sajwal (Pargwal–Indri Pattan) in Jourian and assured that necessary patchwork on the road leading to Pargwal will be completed before its widening by the Border Roads Organisation.
Of the total Rs 119 crore allocated for the project, Rs 80 crore has already been released to the concerned agency to ensure unhindered and faster execution, Choudhary informed.
