Jammu, March 7
The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is working day and night to clear the snow accumulation from the roads in far-off areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
Project Sampark of BRO through its 69 Road Construction Company (GREF) is putting Herculean efforts in snow clearance on Basholi- Bani- Bhaderwah road. Snow accumulated during this season in Sarthal and Khardwa area has been a major challenge to keep the line of transportation through. Heavy snow accumulation of approximately 4 to 8 feet has been experienced in this region this winter season. “To ensure connectivity to habitated areas, meticulous planning was done and necessary resources were deployed to clear the snow. Ongoing snow clearance work has been progressing on war footing and road has been kept open till Sarthal and progressing towards Chhatergala. Despite various challenges, GREF with its dedicated staff has ensured continuous snow clearance operation to facilitate movement of security forces, tourists and lcoals,” an official informed.
The official informed that 69 Road Construction Company has also taken up simultaneous snow clearance operation in Dalhousie area of Himachal Pradesh.
“Adequate state-of-the-art equipment have been deployed for snow clearance. Extreme cold climate in this area makes the work more challenging. Despite various odds, BRO men and resources have been working continuously to keep the line of communication through for forces, tourists and civil population,” the official said.