Shimla, Oct. 7 -- HP Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta chaired a review meeting to take stock of the status of road restoration works and preparedness measures in view of the approaching winter season.

During the meeting held last evening, it was informed that necessary instructions had been issued to the Regional Officer, NHAI, to ensure that the Kiratpur-Manali National Highway remains open with at least two lanes operational in all stretches.

The RO, NHAI has said the highway is operational with a minimum of two lanes even at locations that suffered damage during the recent monsoon.

The Chief Secretary said that all departments should complete the required arrangements well before the onset of the winter season.

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