The Border Roads Organisation on Saturday completed restoration work on a 112-kilometre stretch connecting Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda and Kishtwar belt with Himachal Pradesh after recent snowfall disrupted the inter-state network last week.
The Kishtwar-Sansari road links the Union Territory with the Lahaul-Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh.
Braving heavy snowfall, the organisation is also carrying out snow-clearance operations on the historic Mughal Road connecting Jammu with Srinagar, officials said.
The Jammu-based defence spokesperson said on Saturday, “The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has restored connectivity along the Kishtwar-Sansari road in record time.
“The restoration work was undertaken by 118 Road Construction Company (RCC) of 35 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) under Project Sampark.” He added that the route includes high-altitude sections rising to 8,759 feet and serves as a crucial interstate link between the two northern regions.
“The heavy snowfall on January 22 and January 23, measuring approximately 4 to 5 feet, had disrupted the entire axis. “Then, subsequent snowfall from January 25 to January 27 caused further disruptions with snow accumulation measuring 2.5 feet,” he said.
While highlighting the importance of the road, he said the Kishtwar–Sansari road is a lifeline for the region, as it links the Doda-Kishtwar valley in Jammu and Kashmir with the Lahaul–Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh and supports inter-state movement.
“The road holds economic importance as it enables the transport of essential commodities, agricultural produce and other goods between the two regions. It also has humanitarian value, as it ensures access to healthcare, education and emergency services for remote high-altitude communities,” he said.
Meanwhile, officials said that men and machinery are working tirelessly to restore critical roads, which are buried under 8 to 10 feet of snow.
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