JAMMU, DECEMBER 22: Government has directed engineers on Friday to immediately start the construction work of parking complex in the Hazratbal shrine as per master plan to decongest the area for streamlining traffic movement.
Directions were passed by Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar while chairing a meeting to review the pace of development works in Hazratbal.
“The construction of parking will facilitate the devotees and tourists who throng the revered shrine in large numbers,” Akhter said, adding, the available space can be optimally utilized for enhancing the aesthetic beauty of the area by developing landscapes.
The meeting also discussed the progress on decongestion and widening of three major roads in the area including Hazratbal to Buchpora road, Shala to Naseem road and Zaindshah Masjid road near Pujh Mohalla.
Akhter stressed upon the engineers for removing the bottlenecks in consultation with the stakeholders to complete the projects within the fixed deadlines.
He said that area specific developmental plans should be envisioned to provide quality infra and facilities to the people and asked the concerned to work in synergy for effective project implementation.
