Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, Feb 20: In a historic first, the snow clearance of National Highway 701A (Peer Ki Gali) has been completed by the teams of Project Sampark from Bufliaz to Peer Ki Gali and Project Beacon from Sophian to Peer Ki Gali today. This is the first instance when this road has been opened in mid-winters.
During road opening, Director General MoRTH, V.K Rajawat along with CE Project Sampark and Beacon were present at Peer Ki Gali.
DG MoRTH appreciated the efforts of all ranks involved in 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.
During the visit, DG MoRTH also reviewed the progress of work on NH 144A in all packages and gave directions to expedite the works ensuring early completion.
On NH 701 A (Mughal Road) snow clearance operations have been successfully completed and the road is now traffic-worthy.
Movement may be regulated depending upon weather conditions and safety assessments by the authorities.
A handout stated that the general public is requested to follow traffic advisories issued by the District Administration, Poonch/Sophian and cooperate with on-ground officials to ensure safe and smooth movement.
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