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  •  Relief In Offing As Two Tunnels, A Bridge To Be Functional Soon On NH-44

     Relief In Offing As Two Tunnels, A Bridge To Be Functional Soon On NH-44

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    SRINAGAR: The commuters are all set to have a safe journey along Srinagar-Jammu highway by the end of March month as the authorities here have said that the two important tunnels and a bridge in Ramban district of Jammu region will be made functional this month.

    Jammu-Srinagar national highway is the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country.

    Quoting officials, news agency KNO reported that work on several projects in Ramban district is in progress.

    “800-metre-long T5 tunnel on Panthyal stretch of the highway is set to be thrown open by March 15 while Jaiswal bridge on Udhampur-Ramban section to be made operational by March 20 and Kunfer tunnel is also expected to be completed by March 31, besides double lane of Ramban flyover and Banihal bypass to be completed by April 15 this year,” they said.

    Two tunnels, having a total length of 1,680 meters, would put an end to the ‘phantom of shooting stones’ and traffic disruptions along the stretch, officials said.

    The twin tunnels will not only reduce the travel time of commuters, but will also completely bypass the difficult landslides and shooting stone prone areas along the stretch, officials said.

    Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Mussarat Islam said all the projects on Jammu Srinagar national highway will be completed by stipulated time frame. “Work on the 800-meter T-5 Tunnel to bypass Panthyal stretch, which is vulnerable to shooting stones on highway, has been accelerated so that it becomes operational by March 15, 2023”, he said.

    Mussarat said work is also in progress for double laning of Ramban flyover and Banihal bypass which will be completed by April 15 this year. After the competition of these projects, people travelling on Jammu-Srinagar highway would be able have a safe journey, he added.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • No traffic/vehicular movement will be allowed on National Highway ( NH44) between Shamsipora Crossing and Bijbehara Crossing fro

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    Anantnag, Feb 12: The district administration Anantnag Friday said due to periodic overhaul at Shamsipora Crossing, no vehicular movement will be allowed on the stretch along Srinagar-Jammu highway.

    An order issued by Additional Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, a cooy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), reads that due to periodic overhaul at Level Crossing Gate No C2 (Shamsipora Crossing), no vehicular movement will be allowed on NH44 between Shamsipora and Bijbehara crossing between 20:00 on Sunday and 08:00 on Monday.

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    “In order to carry out some immediate repairs by Railway Authorities on Level Crossing Gate No. C-2 at KM 19/5-6 (Shamsipora Crossing), it is hereby ordered that no traffic/vehicular movement will be allowed on National Highway ( NH44) between Shamsipora Crossing and Bijbehara Crossing from 20:00 hours (Sunday) 12th February 2023 to 08:00 hours (Monday) 13th February 2023,” it said.

    The traffic shall be diverted through old National Highway from Hamzapora Crossing to Alstop Crossing and vice-versa during the period, it further reads.

     

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Army Tightens Security At NH44 Ahead Of 74th Republic Day

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    Udhampur, January 22: As the country turns close to celebrating its 74th Republic Day, the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir has tightened its security to keep intense watch to prevent any untoward incident in the union territory.

    The 137th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has increased its strength in Udhampur and has also set up nakas to keep a check on commuting vehicles.

    “In view of Republic Day, we have increased the strength and nakas have been set up. Checking of vehicles is being done. We are conducting regular search operations and are alert,” said Second-in-Command of 137th BN CRPF, Kartar Singh.

    The CRPF has been keeping a strict vigil on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH 44) for ensuring smooth and secure conduct of Republic Day.

    Singh further said that the patrolling of CRPF Road Opening Party (ROP) and Quick Reaction Team (QRT) vehicles have also been increased on the highways in the area.

    “Round-the-clock patrolling and checking has been intensified on the national highway. The patrols have been alerted to keep a strict vigil on NH-44. The CRPF personnel deployed in the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway are fully trained to provide quick service to the passengers and help avoid Traffic Jams during the Celebration,” Kartak Singh added.

    The CRPF is taking inspecting various locations along the north end of NH 44 with the help of Special Trained Dog Squads to avoid any untoward incidents.

    On Friday, a Jammu and Kashmir police official said that they have tightened security in the Poonch district as well.
    The security officials have deployed forces in every corner of the area to maintain safety and security, a J-K police official said on Friday.

    Talking to ANI, an official Ahjaz said: “Since January 26 is ahead, we have tightened the security in the area. We have deployed forces so that no corner is left untouched.”

    Speaking about the recent alleged targeted killing in the Rajouri district, the official stated, “After what happened in Rajouri, the security and safety of the citizens have become important. Therefore, we are on our toes for the protection of our people and those coming here.”

    Ahjaz further emphasised that they conduct a yearly drill in the area anyway to ensure the security of the citizens.

    “We often undertake surprise visits to some areas we find suspicious, we check cars and other vehicles. On a personal level as well, we undertake checkings so that we are assured that there is nothing to be concerned about,” he added.

    On January 17, Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh chaired a meeting to review the crime and security scenario of the Valley.–(ANI)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )