Keylong, Nov. 30 -- Revising its earlier winter travel restrictions, the Lahaul and Spiti district administration has allowed regulated vehicular movement on the Manali-Leh National Highway up to the Zingzing Bar-Sarchu stretch until December 7.
The decision follows a comprehensive review conducted by Deputy Commissioner and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Chairperson Kiran Bhadana with senior officials from Leh, BRO authorities, and the police.
The section beyond Zingzing Bar toward Sarchu had been declared closed on November 20 owing to rapidly deteriorating weather and safety concerns.
However, during a virtual meeting recently, officials examined updated ground reports, weather projections, and BRO's latest assessment. ...