Jammu, 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 on 20 Feb 25. This is the first instance when the road has been opened mid winters.
During the road opening, Director General MoRTH, Mr VK Rajawat alongwith CE Project Sampark and Beacon were present at Peer Ki Gali.
DG MoRTH 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.
During the visit, DG MoRTH also reviewe...