Rajouri, July 13 -- Construction work on the Megha Budhal-Mahore-Gool Road in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Rajouri is underway at war-footing pace under the supervision of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), officials said on Sunday.

Megha Budhal-Mahore-Gool road connects the towns of Budhal, Mahore, and Gool, and is being upgraded to a National Highway double lane specification.

BRO Commanding Officer Aditya Sharma said that once completed, the road will reduce the travel time, boost tourism and provide employment opportunities in the area. "This is a 114 km long road with four packages... Work is underway on 50 km of the 114 km to upgrade this road to a National Highway double lane specification. We are making efforts to ensure the cons...