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Srinagar, Jan 20 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the revamped Amira Kadal in Srinagar. The pedestrian bridge has been redeveloped under the Srinagar Smart City Project, officials said.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the bridge, one of the oldest in Srinagar, has been transformed into a pedestrian bridge to enhance public movement and promote heritage aesthetics along the Jhelum riverfront.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg, Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Chief Executive Officer Srinagar Smart City Limited, MLA Lal Chowk, Ahsan Pardeshi and other senior officers during the inauguration ceremony.
The bridge will serve as a key public landmark connecting the busy Lal Chowk with the adjoining markets and will also act as a cultural and recreational space for pedestrians.
It is equipped with smart lighting, seating areas and improved pathways, making it an important addition to Srinagar’s evolving riverfront development—(KNO)
