Overview
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the rebuilt Amira Kadal footbridge on January 20, formally opening it to pedestrians.
- Executed by Srinagar Smart City Limited at a cost of Rs 7.70 crore, the redevelopment began in December 2023 with stated focus on heritage conservation, structural safety and quality control.
- Officials say the wooden bridge enhances movement across the Jhelum and connects key commercial and heritage areas including Goni Khan, Maharaja Bazar and Hari Singh High Street.
- The administration presents the project as part of a broader renewal push to elevate quality of life through modern design that respects Srinagar’s historic fabric.
- NC MLA Sajjad Shaheen objected to the LG leading the inauguration, though local officials and Srinagar Smart City leadership were in attendance.