DC Srinagar visits B&J Hospital Barzulla; Inspects progress of work on alternate entry gate, additional parking space

SRINAGAR : Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today conducted a comprehensive visit to Bone and Joint (B&J) Hospital and the Sunner Kul Bund Road behind Super Specialty Hospital Shreen Bagh to inspect ongoing traffic decongestion measures and infrastructure upgradation works around key healthcare facilities in Srinagar district.
The visit aimed at assessing the progress of ongoing interventions undertaken to streamline vehicular movement and improve accessibility for patients, attendants and staff visiting the hospitals.
At Bone & Joint Hospital , the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the development of an alternate entry gate to the Bone & Joint Hospital, construction of ramps and small Link Road connecting the main road with the Parking facilities through the Bund side along Bone and Joint Hospital Barzulla aimed at reducing congestion at the main gate and ensuring smooth passage for ambulances and other emergency vehicles.
While taking an on-site assessment of the new parking facility developed to address space constraints around the hospital, the DC was informed that the parking space for attendants and hospital staff is almost completed and will be made functional by June 15, 2026.
The DC also reviewed the progress on improvement works of alternate hospital entry gate to minimize bottlenecks to reduce roadside congestion, particularly during peak hours. He was informed that this part of the project is also nearing completion.
On the occasion, the DC directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination and ensure early completion of the works to facilitate smooth movement of ambulances and vehicles carrying patients, while reducing traffic interruptions in the larger public interest.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the progress of the Sunner Kul Bund Road development behind the Super Specialty Hospital as part of traffic decongestion and management measures in the critical medical zone surrounding the SMHS Hospital, Super Specialty Hospital and Dental College.
The road development forms part of the broader mobility improvement and traffic regulation plan along the Nawab Bazar–Kaksaraie–Darish Kadal corridor aimed at streamlining vehicular movement through the Sunner Kul route.
During the inspection, the DC carried out an on-site assessment of the ongoing works being executed to improve mobility and decongest the critical medical area around the hospitals. He was informed that the alternate route project is nearing completion and that protection works, utility relocation and allied development works within the corridor have already been completed.
The DC said that the dedicated parking facilities around the high-priority hospital zone encompassing SMHS Hospital, Dental Hospital and the Super Specialty Hospital would prevent roadside congestion and facilitate smoother access for patients, attendants and emergency vehicles along the Nawa Bazar–Kak Saraie–Darish Kadal corridor via the Sunner Kul bund link. He directed the executing agencies to expedite the remaining works under the project by June 10, 2026, emphasizing the need to prioritize interventions ensuring swift patient movement and timely ambulance access while minimizing inconvenience to local residents, traders and commuters.
The DC said the ongoing initiatives, including alternate access routes, expanded parking facilities and improved traffic management are expected to improve vehicular movement and make hospital access more convenient for patients and attendants. He added that the District Administration is actively implementing traffic decongestion measures across Srinagar, especially around major healthcare institutions to ease congestion and facilitate smoother movement in surrounding areas.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Superintending Engineer R&B Tatheer Manzoor, Superintending Engineer R&B , Shabir Ahmad, Executive Engineer R&B, Khalid Mehmood, Executive Engineer R&B, Abdul Qayoom, Executive Engineer KPDCL, MS Bone & Joint Hospital Dr. Adil, MS Superspaciality Hospital, Dr Rubeena, DySP Traffic Suhail Ahmad MS SMHS Hospital, Tehsildar South Sajad Rasool, Tehsildar Chanapora, Kifayat Ali, Dr Andleeb and other concerned Officers and Officials accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the visit.