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Kathgarh Bridge Deck Replaced After 15 Years, Residents Find Relief in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 02:32 AM
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The decking of the Kathgarh bridge in Mohali was replaced after a 15‑year wait, providing much‑needed relief to commuters.
The Kathgarh bridge, a key crossing in Mohali, received a new deck after standing with the same structure for fifteen years. Local authorities completed the replacement work this week, citing safety concerns and growing traffic congestion as the main drivers for the upgrade.
The fresh decking, installed by the state’s public works department, is expected to improve the bridge’s load‑bearing capacity and provide a smoother ride for daily commuters. Residents and regular users reported immediate relief, noting that the previous surface had become uneven and hazardous, especially during monsoon rains.
Officials said the project was executed within the allocated budget and without major disruptions to traffic, as temporary diversions were set up during the night shift work. The upgrade is part of a broader effort to modernise aging infrastructure across Punjab, aiming to enhance road safety and support the region’s growing vehicular demand.
The fresh decking, installed by the state’s public works department, is expected to improve the bridge’s load‑bearing capacity and provide a smoother ride for daily commuters. Residents and regular users reported immediate relief, noting that the previous surface had become uneven and hazardous, especially during monsoon rains.
Officials said the project was executed within the allocated budget and without major disruptions to traffic, as temporary diversions were set up during the night shift work. The upgrade is part of a broader effort to modernise aging infrastructure across Punjab, aiming to enhance road safety and support the region’s growing vehicular demand.