SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the much-awaited Akhal-Kangan Bridge, which connects dozens of villages with the sub-division.
Omar Abdullah inaugurated the bridge in the presence of MLA Kangan, Mian Mehar Ali, and other officials.
The Akhal Bridge, spanning the Sindh River, had been a long-standing requirement for the region, as residents faced considerable difficulties due to the absence of a proper crossing.
Sanctioned in 2008, the bridge has a total length of 84 metres, with construction undertaken by the JKPCC at an estimated cost of Rs 8.96 crore. (KNO)
