Havelian’s Ayub Bridge Delay Sparks Public Frustration

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Havelian: For residents of Havelian, the Ayub Bridge is more than just a construction project, it is a critical route connecting communities, businesses and daily commuters. But months into reconstruction work, growing concerns over delays have turned public attention toward the pace and management of the project.

Residents say construction activity on the bridge has slowed significantly, causing inconvenience for commuters and raising fears that the project may miss its announced completion timeline.

According to locals, while some progress was visible around a month ago, work has since lost momentum, with little noticeable development on the ground. They allege that the contractor has failed to maintain the required pace despite the bridge’s importance for the region.

Read More: The delay has prompted residents to seek intervention from former federal minister and Pakistan Muslim League-N provincial general secretary Murtaza Javed Abbasi, urging him to review the situation, question the contractor and ensure the project moves forward without further setbacks.

Locals have also called for continuous monitoring of the reconstruction process, warning that the current pace could push completion beyond the government’s deadline and potentially extend the wait by another year.

For commuters who rely on the bridge, the issue is not just about construction delays but about access, connectivity and the impact of prolonged infrastructure disruptions on everyday life.

Residents are now demanding urgent action from authorities to accelerate work and restore the vital link as soon as possible.