DC reviews action plan for macadamization of city roads

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SRINAGAR, APRIL 16: In order to review the action plan for macadamization of roads of District Srinagar by different executing agencies, a meeting of concerned Officers was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat on Tuesday here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.

Besides Additional District Development Commissioner, Rifat Aftab, and Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, the meeting was  attended by Joint Commissioner SMC, Executive Engineers of R&B, SMC and other concerned Officers and Engineers.

At the outset, the DC took a comprehensive review of the action plan, targets of upgradation of roads and macadamization process by PWD (R&B) Divisions and SMC in the District during the year 2025-26.

The DC laid emphasis on prioritizing macadamization works as per public demands. He stressed on maintaining proper gradient of roads so that rain water does not get accumulated on the surfaces.

He stressed on using the quality material for macadamization to ensure durability of blacktopping. Similarly, he instructed for filling of potholes to ensure potholes free roads.

The DC underlined that roads are the face of Administrations and directed concerned officers to strictly adhere to the timelines for the completion of macadamization works and ensure quality of the works across the District.