Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan and Commander 11 Sector RR Chanderkote, today conducted an extensive inspection of the Karoal-Maitra-Gool Road at Batti. Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Gupta; Additional Deputy Commissioner VarunJeet Singh Charak; Project Director NHAI, Shubam Yadav and several other concerned officers accompanied the team.
A stretch of the road at Batti was recently washed away by flash floods in River Chenab, affecting connectivity to Sub-Division Gool, parts of Tehsil Ramban and several strategic national projects.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner along with the team of officers and Army officials assessed the ground situation and discussed the possibilities for ensuring early restoration of the connectivity.
Considering the seriousness of the situation, the Army has been roped in to take urgent steps for restoring connectivity. The DC Ramban underlined the strategic importance of the Karoal-Maitra-Gool Road, terming it as a supply line for the people of Gool Sub-Division and adjoining areas.
The authorities observed that the road serves not only as a vital link for the movement of people and essential supplies but also as a critical corridor for major national projects, including the Railway Line and the Sawalkote Hydro Project.
The Commander 11 Sector RR assured full cooperation from the Army in providing technical support and manpower to restore connectivity in the shortest possible time. The Army is going to erect a temporary Bailey bridge at the washed-out site to restore vital connectivity to Gool Sub-Division, adjoining villages of Tehsil Ramban and ongoing national projects.
The DC directed officers of NHAI and BRO to prepare a plan for the permanent restoration of the damaged stretch. Meanwhile, concerned agencies were directed to maintain close coordination with the Army and local administration to ensure smooth execution of restoration works.