CS takes stock of winter preparedness and road restoration works
1 min readSHIMLA 6th October, 2025
- Directs to accelerate repair and restoration of damaged roads
Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta today here chaired a review meeting to take stock of the status of road restoration works and preparedness measures in view of the approaching winter season.
During the meeting, it was informed that necessary instructions had been issued to the Regional Officer, NHAI, to ensure that the Kiratpur-Manali National Highway remains open for at least two lanes in all stretches. The RO, NHAI assured that the highway is operational with a minimum of two lanes even at locations that suffered damage during the recent monsoon.
The Chief Secretary said that all departments should complete the required arrangements well before the onset of the winter season. Proper planning for snow removal and other necessary measures must be done in advance to maintain smooth connectivity and ensure public comfort during the cold months.
He directed the concerned departments to accelerate the repair and restoration of roads damaged by the monsoon to facilitate unhindered traffic movement. He said that around 120 roads were affected by the recent rains and instructed that their restoration be taken up on priority so that most of them are reopened by the end of this month.
Secretary (PWD) Dr. Abhishek Jain apprised the Chief Secretary that the department is in the process of identifying suitable sites for muck disposal and is prioritizing the strengthening of existing roads rather than construction of new ones, keeping in view the need to protect the environment.
