Traffic restored on 65 roads in Lahaul and Spiti
Of the total 290 roads in the district, 225 are still blocked
Lahaul and Spiti district continues to grapple with transportation challenges following heavy snow on January 23 and 24, which severely disrupted road connectivity across the region.
Of the total 290 roads in the tribal district, only 65 have been restored to traffic so far, according to official sources.
Swift action by the Border Roads Organisation has helped restore the crucial Manali-Leh highway between Manali and Keylong, re-establishing connectivity of Lahaul and Spiti with the rest of Himachal.
Another important road connecting the remote Pangi region of Chamba district with the Lahaul Valley has also been restored via Kadu Nala on the Sansari-Killar-Thirot-Tandi road, improving access to the Pangi Valley.
Several key routes still remain blocked. The Darcha-Sarchu and Darcha-Shinkula roads are still closed to traffic due to heavy accumulation of snow, hampering movement towards higher-altitude areas.
The PWD is facing difficulties in reopening several link roads that connect villages with the district headquarters at Keylong, affecting daily transportation and supply of essentials.
The Sumdo-Losar road has been partially restored and is currently open only for 4x4 vehicles, officials said.
Meanwhile, weather conditions in the region turned cloudy on Monday, raising concerns about further delay in restoration work.
PWD authorities said the reopening of all roads will take considerable time as snow accumulation is unusually high this season.
Restoration efforts are continuing on a war footing, with priority being given to main highways and vital link roads to ensure normalcy in the region.
