LG Sinha reviews restoration work on Jammu-Srinagar highway

As the vital Jammu-Srinagar highway has remained shut for the past 15 days due to widespread damage due to cloudbursts, landslides, and flash floods, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday visited the Thard Village at Udhampur and reviewed the ongoing restoration works on the National Highway.

The highway has been shut since 26 August; however, it was briefly reopened in between for a few hours through some alternate route.

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The Lieutenant Governor was briefed by RS Yadav, NHAI Regional Officer, J&K, on the deployment of men and machinery for the speedy restoration of the National Highway. It was informed that the team is working around the clock, and one lane will be open to traffic soon.

The Lieutenant Governor also interacted with the affected families and enquired about their well-being.
Earlier, the Lieutenant Governor visited the Health Camp, organised by the Health Department at Gujjar Bakerwal Hostel, Jakhani, Udhampur, and inspected the healthcare facilities at the Camp for the flood-affected families.

Earlier in the morning, Sinha visited the mega health camp for flood-affected families, organised by the Health Department, at Rajeev Colony, Jammu.

The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the affected families and patiently heard their concerns. He assured the families that the Centre and J&K administration were committed to the well-being of the people affected due to recent natural calamities in the UT.