The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has restored road connectivity across several parts of Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi districts in Jammu and Kashmir after days of heavy rain triggered multiple landslides, disrupting movement in the border region.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the restoration work was carried out by BRO’s Project Sampark following incessant rainfall between July 19 and 24, which caused landslides at several locations, blocked key roads and affected the movement of security forces, essential supplies and civilians.
BRO personnel, supported by heavy machinery and equipment, launched round-the-clock road clearance operations despite adverse weather and difficult terrain to reopen the affected routes.
Among the major roads affected was the Rajouri–Poonch stretch of National Highway 144A, where landslides blocked traffic. BRO teams cleared the debris to restore the movement of Army vehicles, essential services and the local population.
Several roads linking Reasi to Mahore and Rajouri to Budhal, Mahore and Gul were also hit by landslides. A temporary diversion at Badora Nallah was washed away due to strong water flow. However, drawing on previous monsoon experience, BRO had already installed a 200-foot Bailey bridge at the location, allowing traffic to continue and preventing Mahore from being cut off from Rajouri and Budhal.
The organisation said its pre-monsoon preparedness enabled the rapid deployment of resources to vulnerable locations, helping restore key road links in forward areas and ensuring uninterrupted movement of security forces.
The heavy rainfall also caused damage to road infrastructure and construction equipment deployed by contractors working on the Rajouri–Thanamandi road, NH-144A and other project sites. Despite these setbacks, BRO teams continued restoration work to re-establish connectivity.
The organisation successfully removed debris, stabilised vulnerable stretches and reopened affected roads in the shortest possible time, ensuring the movement of emergency responders, security personnel and essential supplies.
While basic connectivity has now been restored on all affected roads, BRO teams remain deployed to repair damaged infrastructure, improve road conditions and ensure smooth traffic movement.
The Ministry of Defence said the operation highlights BRO’s continued role in maintaining strategic infrastructure in border areas, strengthening operational preparedness and providing critical support during natural disasters. BRO reaffirmed its commitment to keeping vital road networks open under challenging conditions in line with its motto, “Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam” (Everything is Achievable Through Hard Work).
