SMC razes 20 properties to clear way for Paal-Umra bridge approach road
The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Monday demolished at least 20 properties at Umra village in Surat city to clear the way for an approach road to the Paal-Umra bridge on Tapi river.
The civic body had started construction of the fifth bridge over Tapi river in 2015 to connect the Umra area with Paal. Officials said 90 per cent construction of the bridge had been completed but for the approach area, where the 20 properties stood.
“We have carried out demolition on 20 properties which were an obstacle to the construction of the approach road to Paal-Umra bridge. We have cleared an area of 13,450 square feet and will soon start work on the approach road, which will be completed in the next couple of months.
