Srinagar, Sep 16 (JKNS): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the Centre is committed to restoring National Highway-44 at the earliest, after chairing a review meeting through video conferencing with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and senior J&K officials.
In a post on X, Nitin Gadkari as per news agency JKNS wrote, Chaired a review meeting on the status of NH-44 with Chief Minister of J&K, Shri @OmarAbdullah Ji, and senior officers of the UT Administration in Delhi today.
Despite relentless rains and a major hill slide, NHAI teams are working tirelessly to keep this key highway operational. A 2-lane temporary diversion has been built, and traffic movement has resumed. Over a dozen excavators and 50+ earthmovers are deployed round the clock for clearing and repairs.
We are determined to restore this vital national highway to full strength at the earliest, ensuring safety and convenience for all road users, reads the post.
Earlier yeaterday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah spoke to Nitin Gadkari for immediate Intervention to reatore Jammu-Srinagar national highway at the earliest. (JKNS)
