SRINAGAR: Union Minister and MoS in PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that significant progress has been made in restoring road connectivity in Kishtwar and Udhampur districts after heavy damage caused by landslides and rains.
Dr Singh posted on X that NH-244 from Thathri to Kishtwar is open by bypassing the slide area, while the Kishtwar–Chatroo–Sinthan Top road will be opened today following blasting work carried out yesterday to clear heavy rocks.
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The landslides and damages to NH-244 have been removed and made open for traffic. Thathri Kathawa road got opened after one week providing much needed connectivity to over 15,000 people.
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He said that in Udhampur district, out of 400 damaged roads, more than 50 per cent have already been restored. “Restoration of the National Highway is progressing on war footing despite adverse weather, and it is expected to reopen in a day or two, subject to favourable conditions,” he stated.
Dr Singh further said efforts are underway to restore connectivity to peripheral areas like Gordi, Latti, Dudu, and Basantgarh. He also mentioned that water supply in parts of Ramnagar, Moungri, Latti, and Basantgarh is still affected but alternative supply is being provided through tankers.
