Ludhiana, Aug. 30 -- The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has decided to give a much-needed facelift to the city's key lifeline, the Jagraon bridge, which is showing signs of wear and tear. Cracks and damage have been noticed at several points, with a portion of the wall having collapsed recently after rainfall.

Municipal commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, Ludhiana Central MLA Ashok Prashar Pappi and senior deputy mayor Rakesh Prashar visited the bridge to assess its condition on Saturday. The inspection revealed multiple issues, including damaged crash barriers, poor drainage near the traffic lights and overgrown vegetation along the retaining walls, officials said.

A major concern was also raised about the presence of rodents, believed to ...