Image Source : ANI Srinagar-Leh freeway reopens for site visitors after two months
The strategic Srinagar-Leh freeway was reopened for site visitors on Sunday after remaining closed for almost two months on account of heavy snowfall, officers stated. This is the earliest reopening of the excessive mountain Zojila move and in addition the minimal interval of the closure of the street.
The freeway was thrown open for site visitors after remaining closed for 58 days on account of snowfall, a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) spokesman stated.
Vehicles carrying important commodities have been initially allowed to maneuver in the direction of Leh-Ladakh from Zojila move, he stated.
The spokesman stated the move was declared opened formally by DG of BRO Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhary.
The opening of the street was managed regardless of contemporary snowfall in Zojila move on Saturday, he added.
He stated the street is vital from the strategic viewpoint, being the one route between Kashmir and Ladakh.
This street is the lifeline for the survival and financial improvement of individuals of Ladakh in addition to for the safety forces, the spokesman stated.
Snow clearance of Zojila move is a giant problem owing to snow accumulation of 30-40 toes, threats of avalanches and inclement climate situations, he stated.
Due to the continued border dispute in japanese Ladakh, conserving Zojila move open for an prolonged interval was a strategic requirement, the spokesman stated.
The BRO with grit and dedication to serve the nation, stored the axis trafficable until December 31 final 12 months, he added.
The spokesman stated the snow clearance was resumed on February 7 and a link-up with Drass was made on February 15.
“In recorded history, this has been the earliest opening of Zojila and also the minimum period of the closure of this axis,” he stated.
This historic feat has been potential by the devoted workforce of Project Beacon and Vijayak of the BRO, he added.
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