{"id":544411,"date":"2026-05-04T06:26:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T01:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=544411"},"modified":"2026-05-04T06:26:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T01:26:21","slug":"dilapidated-lamchar-bridge-poses-serious-threat-to-tourists-lives-in-upper-dir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/dilapidated-lamchar-bridge-poses-serious-threat-to-tourists-lives-in-upper-dir\/","title":{"rendered":"Dilapidated Lamchar Bridge poses serious threat to tourists lives in Upper Dir"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PESHAWAR: A key access bridge in Lamchar area of Ushirai Dara in Upper Dir has fallen into a dangerous state of disrepair, raising serious concerns about potential fatal incidents and threats to the tourists\u2019 lives. According to local sources on Sunday, the bridge serves as the primary route to a popular tourist destination, including the scenic Lamchar Waterfall. However, its deteriorating condition has made it increasingly unsafe for both residents and visitors. With the start of the tourist season, thousands of visitors travel to the area each year. Despite the growing influx of tourists, the fragile condition of the bridge poses a significant threat to public safety. Local residents and tourists have urged the authorities to take immediate action to repair the bridge. They warned that failure to address the issue promptly could result in a serious incident. Residents have appealed to the departments concerned to ensure the safety of tourists by initiating urgent repair and maintenance work on the bridge. APP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PESHAWAR: A key access bridge in Lamchar area of Ushirai Dara in Upper Dir has fallen into a dangerous state of disrepair, raising serious concerns about potential fatal incidents and threats to the tourists\u2019 lives. 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