A bus passes through the Rohtang tunnel. File photo

ibune News Service

Mandi, November 22

The Rohtang tunnel will be closed for traffic between Manali and Keylong from November 25 onwards as the Border Roads Organisation will start pavement quality concrete (PQC) work inside the tunnel.

The authorities had been allowing the residents of Lahaul and Spiti use the tunnel between Manali and Keylong ever since the Rohtang Pass, the gateway to Lahaul, was closed.

The Pass was closed for traffic movement last week after heavy snowfall in the region. But, the BRO had restored it two days ago. The journey is risky via the Pass as a layer of snow has been deposited on the road. The region received fresh heavy snowfall today.

In an official statement, the BRO said the authorities would begin PQC work on November 25, which would continue for the next few days. “During this period, no vehicle will be allowed to ply via the tunnel between Manali and Keylong as it will affect the ongoing construction work inside the tunnel,” it said.

The authorities have also urged the district administrations of Kullu and Lahaul and Spiti to cooperate with them during the period.