STATE TIMES NEWS
SRINAGAR: On the second day of the ongoing Legislative Assembly session in Srinagar, Yudhvir Sethi, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Jammu East Constituency, raised the issue of the damaged Fourth Tawi Bridge with a strong voice, urging the government to take immediate steps for its restoration.
Speaking in the House, Sethi expressed deep concern over the hardships being faced by the residents of Jammu due to the closure of the bridge for over a month.
He said that the Fourth Tawi Bridge serves as a vital link between several parts of the city, and its prolonged blockage has caused immense inconvenience to commuters, traders, students, and office-goers.
“The people of Jammu are suffering badly because of the closure. The administration must act swiftly to restore the bridge and ensure safe and smooth movement of traffic,” Sethi said, adding that alternative routes are already overcrowded, leading to daily traffic chaos and delays.
He further emphasized that the bridge holds great strategic and economic importance for Jammu, as it connects residential and commercial zones and eases pressure on other major routes. “Timely restoration is not just a matter of convenience but a necessity for the city’s functioning,” he asserted.
Sethi asked the J&K UT Government and the concerned departments, to expedite technical assessments and begin repair work without further delay. He also asked the government to ensure regular monitoring of major public infrastructure to prevent such damage in the future.
Reiterating his commitment to the welfare of the people of Jammu, Yudhvir Sethi said that he would continue to raise public issues both inside and outside the Assembly until effective action is taken to address them.