Mohali, Oct. 6 -- The construction of a 790-metre bridge over the Ghaggar river at the Mubarakapur crossing has begun, with Derabassi MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa laying the foundation stone on Monday. To be built at a cost of Rs.29 crore, the project, which is scheduled to be completed within 18 months, will provide an all-weather road link between Mubarakpur and Dhakoli.

For daily commuters, the project will address a major problem, as the existing causeway, built along with its approach road in 2016, often gets submerged when the Ghaggar rises, forcing traffic to stop and disrupting connectivity. The new elevated bridge is expected to allow vehicles to continue moving even during periods of heavy rain and flooding, while also providing a...