Srinagar : Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Wednesday chaired a meeting of officers to review the cahnge in proposed realignments of Srinagar Ring Road Phase-III (Lasjan–Pandach) and the Parimpora–Dalgate Flyover.
The meeting was attended by the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC); Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; SSP Traffic; Vice Chairman, Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA); Project Director, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI); and officers from the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Srinagar Development Authority (SDA), and other concerned departments.
During the review of Srinagar Ring Road Phase-III (Lasjan–Pandach), the Divisional Commissioner directed NHAI officials to compile comprehensive details of structures and departmental utilities falling within the proposed alignments including religious structures to access impediments & challenges and cost expenditure.
He further directed the concerned authorities to explore modifications to the alignment to ensure that the road does not encroach upon the city’s major water body.
Reviewing the proposed alignment of the Parimpora–Dalgate Flyover, the Divisional Commissioner directed the R&B Department to explore an alternative alignments from Qamarwari to Nalamar and onward to Karanagar.
He emphasized the need to ensure connectivity to key facilities, including SMHS Hospital, while minimizing traffic disruptions during the execution of the project.
The concerned departments were directed to examine the proposed alignments in coordination with one another, keeping public convenience and essential infrastructure.
