"In case of snowfall, our men and machinery are ready to keep roads clear for vehicular movement," said Colonel Awadhesh Singh , Director Works, Project Beacon of BRO.
The BRO have prepared four "attack points" at Haripora, Gund, Gagangir, Baltal points on Sonmarg to Zojila Road.
"These points are equipped with sufficient snow clearing machines like excavators, snow cutters and avalanche clearance equipment," Captain Niraj Kumar Singh, Incharge Engineer Zojilla, said.
Captain Singh said they will put in all their efforts to keep the road open for extended period provided the weather allows.
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