Stalled construction work on partially constructed overhead bridge at Pindora Chowk on IJ Principal Road has added to the miseries of the public.
Residents of the area talking to INP said that there was a dire need for an overhead bridge at the Chowk. The project had been initiated and poles on both sides of the road were erected during Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)’s term in office, but the remaining material of the bridge was placed along side road which not only contributes to traffic jams but could also cause accidents.
Rehmat Ali, a shopkeeper on Saidpur Road said district government should either complete the bridge or demolish the partially erected structure. “We don’t know why politicians use development work as a political tool. All such pending projects are halted for good with the departure of previously elected government,” he added. Other residents said about 70 percent work was completed on the project but remaining portion lingers on due to apathy of district government.
Residents appealed to caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Najam Sethi to take notice of inordinate delay in the construction of the bridge on IJP road and direct completion of the bridge at the earliest.
