{"id":50578,"date":"2025-05-27T18:06:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T12:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanacres.in\/?p=50578"},"modified":"2025-05-27T18:06:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T12:36:42","slug":"malan-bridge-rebuilt-to-boost-kotdwar-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/?p=50578","title":{"rendered":"Malan Bridge Rebuilt to Boost Kotdwar Access"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday virtually inaugurated the reconstructed Malan Bridge on the Chillerkhal\u2013Pakhro motor road in Uttarakhand\u2019s Kotdwar region.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>The bridge, connecting the Kotdwar\u2013Bhabar area to Motadhak, is part of a broader infrastructure push, with seven projects launched simultaneously. The chief minister called the bridge a lifeline for the region\u2019s rural communities. \u201cThe reconstruction of Malan Bridge reflects our government\u2019s commitment to strengthening infrastructure in remote areas. It will ease travel and spur economic activity in Kotdwar and its surrounding villages,\u201d Dhami said. He also highlighted several large-scale development efforts underway in Kotdwar. These include a \u20b9135 crore sewage treatment plant under the Namami Gange project, a \u20b9691 crore four-lane bypass, and the widening of the Kotdwar\u2013Najibabad road into a double lane. Further upgrades are in progress on the Kotdwar\u2013Pauri\u2013Srinagar stretch to enhance connectivity and drive regional growth. Dhami added that the Kotdwar railway station is being revamped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with a new train service launched between Sidhbali-Kotdwar and Delhi. Additionally, a hospital and a new bus stand terminal are under construction. A Kendriya Vidyalaya is also set to come up, following recent cabinet clearance and land transfer.<\/h4>\n<h4>In a separate initiative aimed at improving road safety, Dhami inaugurated two Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) in Haridwar and Rishikesh. Developed as part of a car manufacturer\u2019s CSR efforts, these AI-powered tracks feature high-definition cameras and automated systems to evaluate driving license applicants without human intervention. The new facilities are expected to ensure a more transparent and standardised licensing process for both light vehicles and two-wheelers. Officials noted that Dehradun\u2019s ADTT, operational since 2019, saw a drop in pass rates from 60% initially to 69% now \u2014 indicating a more rigorous and effective assessment method. Transport secretary Brijesh Kumar Sant, dedicating the new tracks to the public, said, \u201cWe are committed to making Uttarakhand\u2019s roads safer. With ADTTs, we ensure only qualified drivers get licenses.\u201d<\/h4>\n<h4>The twin developments \u2014 infrastructure and road safety upgrades \u2014 signal a concerted effort to fast-track urban and transport improvements in Uttarakhand\u2019s expanding towns.<\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/gujarat-unveils-new-urban-vision-for-2025\/\">Gujarat Unveils New Urban Vision for 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5>Malan Bridge Rebuilt to Boost Kotdwar Access<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday virtually inaugurated the reconstructed Malan Bridge on the Chillerkhal\u2013Pakhro motor road in Uttarakhand\u2019s Kotdwar region. 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