Ludhiana ( Justice News)
In a major development, the drainage wing of Punjab Water Resources department has commenced the construction of a bridge over Budha Dariya near Bhukhri Kalan village on Tajpur road falling under Sahnewal assembly segment of the Ludhiana district.
The new bridge will consist of two spans, each around 7.1m, with a carriageway of 3.66m. The bridge will be built at the cost of Rs 1.28 crore and work will be over within next two-months.
Divulging more information, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney mentioned that during the 2023 floods, two bridges were damaged in the village as the structure was decades old. She stated the Department of Water Resources is overseeing the project and has already received funds for one bridge, which is now under construction. The estimates for the second bridge have been submitted for approval, and funds are expected to be allocated soon. The construction of these bridges will address the problems faced by the people of Bhukhri Kalan and nearby villages. Special instructions have been given to officials to ensure the speedy completion of the bridges.
MLA Sahnewal Hardeep Singh Mundian reaffirmed the commitment of Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to implementing development projects at the grassroots level. He assured that every effort will be made to support the people of the constituency through a series of development projects. He also stated that the Punjab government is ensuring comprehensive development in rural areas to address any development-related challenges faced by the people of Punjab.
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