Environmentalists Oppose Proposed Jhelum Flyover Project Near Convent School in Srinagar | N18V

Описание: Environmentalists Oppose Proposed Jhelum Flyover Project Near Convent School in Srinagar | N18V

Prominent environmentalists including Faiz Bakshi, Raja Muzaffar Bhat and Tuaseef Ahmad held a press conference in Srinagar strongly opposing a proposed flyover-cum-bridge project across the Jhelum River near Convent School. The activists warned that the project could lead to long-term ecological damage, harm the city’s heritage landscape, and worsen traffic congestion instead of solving it. The project, estimated at around ₹143–144 crore and currently under review by the Public Works Department after submission of the DPR to the Finance Department, aims to connect Convent Road near Joggers Park with M.A. Link Road through Sherwani Road. However, environmentalists argued that the proposal is not part of the official Srinagar Master Plan and should undergo wider public consultation and review. They also cited the example of the Jahangir Chowk–Rambagh Flyover, stating that despite its construction, traffic congestion still persists from Barzulla to Haft Chinar. The group warned that the new flyover may only shift congestion from Abdullah Bridge to nearby areas such as Rajbagh and Sangarmal City Centre. Environmentalists also raised concerns that the project could harm Srinagar’s skyline, affect views of Shankaracharya Hill, and threaten several mature Chinar trees and bird habitats along the riverbanks. They urged authorities to reconsider the proposal and focus on sustainable urban transport solutions that protect the environment, heritage, and livability of the city.

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