The residents of Maitra, Parnote, Sumbar, Kanga and adjoining areas Tuesday expressed resentment against the dilapidated Julla bridge.
Pertinently, Julla bridge runs over the Chenab river and ispart of the old alignment of Jammu-Srinagar national highway.
The locals complained, “The bridge has been declared unsafefor vehicles, but still hundreds of light motor vehicles and two wheelers plyon it. It is the only link between sub-division Gool and several areas ofBanihal and Ramban tehsils, including Gool, Sangaldal, Sumber, Gandhrai, Kabiand Dhramkund.”
As per details, the steel and wooden bridge was constructedover Chenab by Public Works department and handed over to Beacon in 1964.
The locals said, “The bridge is partially damaged and hasbeen dilapidated. It poses a serious risk to the safety of commuters.”
They claimed that the bridge is craving for attention andneeds immediate repair. They urged the administration to look into the issuebefore an untoward incident takes place.