Srinagar, June 25 -- Srinagar- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday announced the restoration of two flood-damaged bridges over the Ravi River and Sehar Khad near Kalibari on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), re-establishing a crucial road link between Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra.

In a post on X, Gadkari said the bridges, which were extensively damaged during last year's flash floods, have been successfully restored, ensuring seamless movement of passengers and freight along the strategically important highway.

"The reopening of these bridges will ensure seamless connectivity and facilitate the smooth movement of passengers and freight," the Union Ministe...