Restoration work of Naran-Babusar road underway
Restoration work of Naran-Babusar road is underway.
According to the details, the work for removal of debris, boulders of landslides and flash floods has been initiated to restore for all type of traffic.
As per the recent statement of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Diamer, the road will remain closed for all types of traffic between 6am to 2pm on daily basis.
In order to avoid any inconvenience, the passengers have been directed to avoid traveling on Babusar road, and use the Karakoram Highway (KKH) in case of any emergency.
According to a notification issued by the Diamer divisional commissioner Dildar Malik, the entry of tourists via Babusar and KKH had been banned for 48 hours for safety of their lives as landslides continued in Tatta Pani section of KKH after recent rains.
“To ensure the safety of these people, the government has decided to ban entry until the monsoon rains end,” the notification issued on Monday by Astor-Diamer Division Commissioner said, adding that officials at the Thor and Babusar check posts have been instructed to not let anyone enter. Those found violating the orders will be punished, it further said
Earlier, the Diamer Commissioner had imposed a ban on tourists’ entry to GB through Babusar road and KKH for an indefinite period.