On Friday, the BRO cleared the snow and on National Highway 701A (Peer ki Gali) and restored the Old Mughal Road, which connects Poonch and Rajouri with Shopian in South Kashmir.
“The task has been completed by the teams of Project Sampark from Bufliaz to Peer Ki Gali and Project Beacon from Shopian to Peer Ki Gali on Friday. This is the first time the road has opened mid-winter,” said a defence spokesperson.
During the road opening, director general MoRTH, VK Rajawat, along with CE Project Sampark and Beacon, was present at Peer Ki Gali.
Rajawat appreciated the efforts of all ranks involved in the snow clearance operations in extremely harsh weather conditions. He further said that the route recce and planning for widening of NH 701 A is also under progress and substantial progress has been made.
He also reviewed the progress of work on NH 144A in all packages and gave directions to expedite the works ensuring early completion.