Dehradun, April 21 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday inspected the under-construction Bailey bridge on the Dehradun-Mussoorie road and directed officials to expedite work to ensure smooth travel for residents and tourists during the ongoing tourist season and upcoming pilgrimage period.

During the inspection near Shiv Temple on Mussoorie Road, the Chief Minister reviewed progress on the bridge, which was damaged during last year's disaster. He said the route is a crucial link between Dehradun and Mussoorie and witnesses heavy daily movement of locals and tourists, a release said.

He added that work on the Bailey bridge for two-way traffic is progressing rapidly, and vehicular movement from both sides is expect...