NH-05 likely to be opened for traffic

National Highway 05 at Nigulsari in Kinnaur district that was closed by the district administration for vehicular traffic in view of the threat posing due to continuous shooting stones is very likely to be opened for traffic movement from Monday onwards.

The road was closed on March 1 for two days following the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Kinnaur, Dr Amit Kumar Sharma. As per the orders, the road was to remain closed till the morning of March 3, unless extended or modified for future directives.

Dr Sharma stated that the road was closed due to ongoing risks posed by continuous shooting stones. The persistent threat of falling debris has raised serious safety concerns for commuters, passengers and visitors traveling through the area. The DC, by exercising powers under Sections 115 and 116 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, stated that public safety was the primary concern behind the decision.