Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- In a major relief for commuters battling congestion in the Qamarwari-Noorbagh area, the much-awaited Qamarwari Bridge is set to be thrown open for public use by March this year, Chief Engineer of Roads and Buildings (R&B) Central Kashmir, Sajad Naqeeb, confirmed on Tuesday.

The bridge, which has been under construction for over 14 years, is now in its final stages, with approximately 95 percent of the work already completed.

"Only about 20 to 25 days of work remain. The delay was primarily due to adverse weather conditions, which forced us to halt construction. Now that the weather has improved, we will complete the remaining work and open it for the public in March," Naqeeb said.

The bridge, an extension of the his...