About the Bridge :

• The bridge over river Ravi at Keerian – Gandial is a lifesaver for the people in the region.
• The bridge constructed at a cost of Rs 158.84 crore is a step forward in improving inter-state connectivity.
• The bridge will be of great help to 2,20,000 people living on the two sides Kathua in Jammu, and Pathankot in Punjab.
• This will save both time and cost by reducing the distance between two places Keerian – Gandial from 45 kms to 8.6 kms.

River Ravi :

• The River Ravi originates near the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh and drains the area between the Pir Panjal and the Dhaola Dhar ranges.
• The river Ravi enters plains of Punjab near Madhopur and enters Pakistan downstream of  Amritsar. It merges into the river  Chenab a little above Rangpur in Pakistani Punjab.