Srinagar-Jammu highway to remain closed until monday for urgent repair work in Ramban
Ramban, April 26, 2025 – The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44), a critical lifeline connecting Kashmir with the rest of India, will remain closed from Saturday evening until Monday morning, April 28, 2025, to facilitate urgent repair work in Ramban district. The closure, announced by the District Administration Ramban and the National Highway Authority of India […]
BRO reopens Zojila Pass in record time, boosting connectivity between Ladakh and Kashmir valley
Srinagar, April 01, 2025 – The Border Roads Organisation has achieved a remarkable feat by reopening the Zojila Pass, a critical high-altitude mountain pass, in a record-breaking 33 days. This swift action has restored uninterrupted connectivity between Ladakh and the Kashmir Valley, significantly enhancing access for civilians, security forces, and economic activities in the region. […]
Bandipora-Gurez road remains closed for 28 Days; BRO expedites snow clearance amid essential supply shortages
Bandipora, March 30, 2025 – The Bandipora-Gurez Road, a vital 85-kilometer lifeline connecting the remote Gurez Valley to the rest of Jammu and Kashmir, has been closed for 28 days due to heavy snowfall, severely impacting residents and leading to a shortage of essential supplies. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified its efforts, deploying […]
BRO clears snow to restore connectivity between Gurez and Bandipora
Srinagar, March 24, 2025 – The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is currently engaged in a significant operation to restore connectivity between Gurez and Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir. The critical route has been blocked due to heavy snowfall, and efforts are underway to clear the snow from both ends to reopen the road and ensure […]
BRO ensures smooth operations at Srinagar airport during snowfall
Srinagar, the picturesque winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is no stranger to heavy snowfall, with its snow-covered landscapes painting a breathtaking picture every winter. However, with the beauty of snow comes the challenge of maintaining smooth operations, especially at vital transportation hubs like Srinagar Airport. In these testing conditions, the Border Roads Organisation steps […]
BRO begins Bhimber Gali tunnel construction to enhance Rajouri-Poonch highway connectivity
On March 3, 2025, the Border Roads Organisation marked a significant milestone with the inaugural blast for the 1.1 km Bhimber Gali Tunnel along the Rajouri-Poonch stretch of National Highway 144A. Conducted under BRO’s Project Sampark, this tunnel is part of a broader initiative to enhance infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. Once completed, it will […]
DC Rajouri inspects structures affected by NH construction in Nowshera, urges BRO to speed up retaining wall work
RAJOURI, FEBRUARY 03: Deputy Commissioner of Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, conducted a site inspection to assess the impact of ongoing National Highway construction on structures in Nowshera. During the visit, the DC instructed the Border Roads Organisation to expedite the construction of retaining walls, with a clear mandate to complete the work before the onset of […]
CM Omar Abdullah chairs high-level meeting to strengthen winter preparedness across Kashmir division
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, to assess the readiness of various departments in addressing challenges posed by harsh winter conditions across the Kashmir Valley and parts of the Jammu Division. The meeting focused on ensuring uninterrupted delivery of essential services, maintaining vital installations, and mitigating weather-related adversities. […]
Div Com Kashmir reviews management of vehicular movement through Zojila Pass
Srinagar, December 13: With temperatures plunging and frosty conditions affecting the road connecting Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir through Zojila Pass, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, convened a meeting with key officers and agencies to discuss the management of traffic and the opening and closure of the Pass. Addressing the meeting, the […]
CS takes stock of progress made on construction of Highways across J&K
SRINAGAR, JULY 09: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held a detailed meeting with representatives of various executing agencies like NHAI, NHIDCL, BRO, Beacon and Project SAMPARK to take stock of progress made so far in laying out of vast network of National Highways across the length and breadth of Jammu and Kashmir.The meeting was also […]