Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 2 Nov: Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi today laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 20-metre-long, two-lane RCC girder bridge downstream of the existing Salawala Bridge on New Cantt Road in Salawala, in the Mussoorie Assembly constituency. The project has been sanctioned under the State Plan for the financial year 2026–27 at an estimated cost of Rs 541.28 lakh.
On the occasion, Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi said that the bridge would play a significant role in making transportation in the area smoother, safer and more convenient. Its construction would provide improved connectivity and better traffic facilities to local residents as well as commuters using this route, while also strengthening the overall traffic management in the area.
He further said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the State Government is continuously working towards expanding public amenities and strengthening infrastructure across the state.
Officials informed the Minister that the construction work would be completed within the next eight months. Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi also directed the departmental officials to ensure that the work is completed within the stipulated timeframe while maintaining the prescribed quality standards.
On this occasion, Mandal President Pradeep Rawat, Councillors Bhupendra Kathait and Mohan Bahuguna, Roshan Negi, Ramesh Pradhan, Rakesh Kumar, Anand Gusain and other local residents were present.
