Ujh bridge to become functional soon, locals pleased with speedy completion of project

Kathua (J-K), May 21 (ANI): An under-construction bridge at Ujh river in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district is nearing completion and locals are hailing the progress of the project.According to authorities, the bridge is nearing completion and is likely to be opened for public use before the onset of the monsoon season.The residents believe that with opening of the bridge, their commuting woes would be solved."We are very happy with the progress of the bridge. We have been facing problem to cross Ujh river due to heavy flow of water during monsoon. We are forced to take a longer route which results in wastage of time and money. When the bridge opens, we hope it will solve our commuting woes," a local told ANI. A total of Rs 44 crore has been earmarked for the construction of the bridge, which has a 1,020 metre length. The project is being undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).The bridge will connect a number of border villages located in Samba and Kathua districts. It is a