Budshah Bridge, Concrete bridge in Srinagar, India
Budshah Bridge is a concrete structure that crosses the Jhelum River and connects the Civil Secretariat to Maulana Azad Road. It features separate lanes for vehicles and wide paths for pedestrians and cyclists on both sides.
The structure was built in 1957 when the city was modernizing its infrastructure under Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad's administration. Its name honors a significant 15th-century Kashmiri ruler whose legacy remains visible in local memory.
The bridge is named after a medieval ruler and connects different parts of the city, making it part of everyday life for people in Srinagar. It forms part of the network of river crossings that shape how residents move between the two sides of the Jhelum.
The structure is accessible to cars, bicycles, and pedestrians, making it a straightforward crossing between the two sides of the river. The pathways are wide enough to accommodate different types of traffic, so crossing is safe and easy.
In 2017, decorative water fountains were installed on both sides of the structure and light up in the evening hours. This addition makes crossing at dusk into a visual experience that goes beyond simple transportation.
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