Hry clears new Ghaggar bridge, 95cr Jal Dhara beautification plan

Panchkula: CM Nayab Singh Saini-led committee has cleared two infrastructure projects for Panchkula — construction of a new bridge over the Ghaggar near the Golf Club on the Sector-3/21 road and beautification of two natural water channels (Jal Dhara) passing through the city.Ghaggar Bridge ProjectThe proposed bridge, estimated to cost Rs 32.5 crore, will be 333.9 metres long and 14 metres wide, with three lanes. At present, the existing two-lane bridge is unable to handle traffic, causing frequent jams for residents of Extension Sectors 23–28. Once completed in 24 months, one-way traffic will operate on both bridges, easing congestion permanently.Jal Dhara BeautificationThe second project, costing Rs 95.42 crore, will revamp two nullahs — one from Mata Mansa Devi Mandir to Rajeev-Indira Colony (5.6 km) and Singh Nullaha from Sector 1 to the Industrial Area (5.3 km). Currently in poor condition, these channels suffer from stagnant water, foul smell, mosquito breeding, and garbage dumping. The plan includes a 1.5m wide precast central channel, RCC retaining walls, GI fencing, cycle and walking tracks, steel bridges, street lighting, and landscaping. tnn