BRO’s Bold Move: Mughal Road Reopens in Winter to Link Jammu and Kashmir

In a big step forward, the Border Roads Organisation, or BRO as folks call it, has started work to open up the Mughal Road right in the middle of winter. This road, known as NH-701A, connects places like Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu to Srinagar in Kashmir. Usually, heavy snow shuts it down during these cold months, but this year, things are different.

Teams from BRO’s Project Sampark are out there battling tough weather. They’re clearing away snow that’s piled up to 8 or 10 feet high in some spots. The road goes through Peer Ki Gali, a high pass that’s really hard to handle when it’s freezing and slippery. But these workers are pushing through with their machines and hard work to get it done.

Why go through all this trouble now? Well, the Mughal Road is a key backup route to the main Srinagar-Jammu highway. When that one gets blocked by snow or other issues, people in these areas feel cut off. Opening it early means better travel for locals, easier movement of goods, and stronger links between the two parts of the region. It’s the first time anyone has tried this in peak winter, and if it works, it could change how things run here every year.

Officials say the goal is to make the road safe and open soon. They’ve warned drivers to stay away until it’s fully ready because of risks like avalanches. But once it’s clear, it should help a lot with daily life and even emergencies.

This effort shows how important good roads are in tough places like this. People in Rajouri and Poonch have been waiting for better access, and this could be a game-changer. Let’s hope the weather cooperates and the teams stay safe while they finish the job.