Nadeem Nadu
Jammu, Jan 17 (KNC): The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has accorded Administrative Approval for the “Permanent restoration of damaged approach of 4th Tawi Bridge,” which was damaged during the August 2025 floods, at an estimated cost of ₹1975.16 lakh.
According to an order issued by the Public Works (R&B) Department as per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, the project will be executed under the Capex Budget for Construction of Roads (MH-5054 & SH-3342). The approval has been granted vide Government Order No. 16-PW(R&B) of 2026 dated January 16, 2026.
The order states that the work shall be carried out strictly in accordance with codal and procedural formalities as laid down under GFR 2017, procurement manuals, Bridge Manual, and instructions issued by the Finance Department from time to time. It has also been clarified that the Administrative Approval does not constitute approval of rates for the project or detailed estimates.
All conditions stipulated in the technically vetted estimates by the Engineer-in-Chief must be strictly adhered to. The project design shall conform to the latest relevant Indian Standards (IS) Codes and specifications of MoRTH, PWD Engineering Manual 2020, CPWD norms, and the J&K Bridge Manual. The designs are required to be authenticated and proof-checked by a competent authority such as IIT, NIT, or DIQC before execution.
Further, for items not covered under the J&K Schedule of Rates (SSR) or other relevant schedules, rates shall be worked out through proper analysis based on authentic data books and approved by the competent authority prior to the invitation of tenders, as per established procedures.
The restoration of the approach road is aimed at ensuring long-term safety and connectivity of the vital 4th Tawi Bridge infrastructure, which serves as an important link in the region. (KNC)
