LAHORE:

From afar, overhead bridges seem like a decent provision for those hoping to cross the road, however, for pedestrians with limited mobility due to disability, sickness or a growing belly in the way, the crossing is nothing but a threshold of ignorance.

According to a survey conducted by the Express Tribune , multiple pedestrian bridges including those near Ichhra, Shama, Mozang Chungi, Ferozepur Road, Jinnah Hospital, the University of Punjab, Johar Town and Canal Road are in a deplorable state, with their stairs either broken or too steep, the iron lattices rusty and lighting negligible. Moreover, with no ramps or lifts available, the needs of people with disabilities, elderly persons and pregnant women are left completely ignored.

Usman Mahmood, who uses an electric wheelcha

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