The restoration was carried out by the 118 Road Construction Company under Project Sampark, despite extreme weather conditions and snow accumulation of up to five feet. The road, which passes through high-altitude areas rising to 8,759 feet, was blocked multiple times due to repeated snowfall between January 22 and 27.
BRO teams launched intensive snow-clearance operations and managed to reopen the road fully within 72 hours, ensuring the resumption of traffic. The organisation is also continuing snow-clearance work on the Mughal Road to restore connectivity between the Jammu and Kashmir regions.
Officials said the Kishtwar–Sansari road is a vital inter-state link with significant economic and humanitarian importance, facilitating the movement of essential goods and providing access to healthcare, education, and emergency services for remote communities.
