The clearance was carried out by Project Sampark from Bufliaz to Peer Ki Gali and Project Beacon from Shopian to Peer Ki Gali. The coordinated efforts enabled the reopening of the vital stretch on February 20 despite challenging weather conditions.
The snow-clearance operation commenced at 0630 hrs on January 24 and continued for nearly 40 hours, clearing approximately 38 km of road buried under 5-6 feet of snow. The route was opened by 7: 30 pm on January 25, enabling the safe evacuation of 40 troops of 4 Rashtriya Rifles along wit
Abdullah mentioned that the entire state had been waiting for the snowfall, which had caused trouble; however, he stated that his administration would address the challenges. The Chief Minister also informed that snow clearance on highways is progressing rapidly.
The Himachal Pradesh government has issued a statewide advisory in view of an active western disturbance likely to cause heavy snowfall and rainfall across the state between January 26 and 28, officials said on Saturday.
As many as 535 roads, including four National Highways, were closed across Himachal Pradesh due to heavy snowfall, while large-scale snow clearance operations were underway, the Public Works Department (PWD) said on Friday.
Officials said that 79 RCC of the BRO is carrying out snow clearance to restore connectivity on the Mughal Road up to Peer Ki Gali, located at an altitude of around 13,000 feet. The road remains closed due to fresh snowfall and slippery conditions.
In a significant step towards ensuring smooth connectivity in the Ladakh region, the snow clearance operations on National Highway-3 have been commenced under Project HIMANK, according to a statement issued by the Border Roads Organisation.
In a move to ensure safe passage amidst the snowfall and inclement weather conditions in Sonamarg, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has initiated snow clearance operations to enhance traffic flow in the area.
The PWD minister of Himachal Pradesh in the wake of heavy snowfall that has disrupted road connectivity across Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh addressed the media in Shimla to outline the government's extensive measures for snow clearance and restoration. Said that over 350 Roads Bloc
Heavy snowfall across Himachal Pradesh has disrupted road connectivity, blocking over 350 roads. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh assured that extensive snow clearance operations are underway, with 268 machines deployed in affected areas, and 235 roads expected to re
The Border Roads Organization (BRO) carried out a snow clearance operation at Zojila Pass on Sunday following heavy snowfall to restore access and ensure safe travel in the region.