Govt Constitutes Panel to Investigate Cracks on Bemina Flyover

SRINAGAR: Alarmed by the emergence of cracks on the Bemina Flyover, an important segment of the Srinagar-Baramulla Highway Bypass, the Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the issue in detail. The decision comes amid public concerns over the safety and stability of the flyover, which caters to thousands of vehicles daily.

According to a government order, the committee will be chaired by the Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar and include top engineers and officials from various departments. The panel has been mandated to examine, assess, and report on the nature and cause of the cracks and to recommend necessary corrective measures.

The committee includes senior officials from the Public Works (R&B) Department, Srinagar Smart City Limited, Design Inspection and Quality Control Department, and Traffic Police Srinagar. Additionally, a structural expert from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has been roped in to provide technical insight. The chairman has also been given the discretion to co-opt any additional experts or members deemed necessary for the investigation.

The flyover, part of the city’s crucial highway infrastructure, has recently drawn public attention after visible cracks appeared on its surface, raising fears of possible structural compromise. Local commuters, residents, and civil society groups have called for urgent intervention to ensure the flyover remains safe and serviceable.

Officials said the newly formed panel will conduct a thorough structural evaluation and submit a detailed report.