Construction Begins on UNESCO-Funded Suspension Bridge in Ghor Province

Construction has officially commenced on a new suspension bridge in the Shahrak district of Ghor province, a project aimed at improving local transit networks and supporting regional tourism development. The infrastructure work is situated in Jam village and will span the Hari Rud river in close proximity to the historic Jam Minaret.

Mawlawi Abdul Hai Zaeem, head of the provincial Information and Culture Department, confirmed that the initiative is financially backed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The total allocated budget for the work stands at sixty-three thousand two hundred thirty-seven United States dollars.

Official specifications indicate that the bridge will measure ninety-six meters in length, approximately two meters in width, and rise eighteen meters above the water level. Provincial authorities expect the construction phase to be completed and the crossing to open for public use within a six-month timeframe.

The development is designed to provide residents with a safer and more reliable route across the river, particularly during periods of high water flow. Local officials have also emphasized the project’s role in facilitating better access to the Jam Minaret, a prominent historical site. By improving transportation links, the initiative is anticipated to encourage cultural tourism and contribute to the broader economic stability of the district.