Infrastructure That Strengthens and Sustains Communities Bridges
Islamabad 30 April 2025(kamran Raja): The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Pakistan successfully hosted the Bridges Handover Ceremony in Islamabad, marking the formal completion of the “ReBridge: Resilient Infrastructure Recovery” Project in the Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The event celebrated the successful restoration and upgrading of pedestrian suspension bridges in Bahrain and Kalam, originally constructed by UNOPS following the catastrophic 2010 floods to restore vital connectivity. Over the years, the bridges had deteriorated due to nearby highway construction (Bahrain-Kalam Road), and insufficient maintenance. In 2021, UNOPS initiated repairs, upgrading the bridges to International standards to minimize long-term maintenance needs, while proactively iden...