BANDIPORA, Oct. 27 -- Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Indu Kanwal Chib on Tuesday directed departments and contractors to expedite key road, bridge and flood protection works across the district, setting deadlines for specific projects and stressing the need to minimise public inconvenience ahead of winter.

During an extensive tour, Chib reviewed the upgradation of the alternative Chandergeer Road, being executed at an allotted cost of Rs.151.76 lakh, and directed round-the-clock work. She asked the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) to convene a meeting with local residents to ensure cooperation and smooth traffic management.

The deputy commissioner directed that the designated alternative route be restricted to ambulances, fire and emergency...