Ganderbal, Dec 15: The Srinagar-Leh Nationwide Freeway passing by means of the perilous and mountainous Zojila Cross is turning into a demise entice for travellers.
This has raised concern among the many individuals, notably the travellers.
The Zojila Cross on the Srinagar-Leh freeway which runs at an elevation of roughly 11,575 ft connects Ladakh with Kashmir and is the principle lifeline of the Ladakh Union Territory.
For the businessmen, it’s the lifeline that retains their companies alive. However these very important hyperlinks come at a horrible value.
Over time the Zojila Cross on the Srinagar-Leh Nationwide Freeway has witnessed a number of street accidents, consuming an enormous variety of lives.
Since December 5, 2023, not less than 11 individuals died in two deadly street accidents alongside the Zojila Cross.
As per the commuters and folks generally, this stretch of round 20 km lengthy mountainous Zojila Cross from Baltal as much as Zero Level lacks any fundamental services together with security measures that would minimise the danger of accidents and fatalities.
The Zojila Cross stretch has no cell communication and in case of emergency and accidents, the instant communication delays the rescue operation and of safeguarding of lives.
This mountainous stretch additionally has no correct crash limitations, signages, and mirrors to reinforce visibility and consciousness of the freeway.
The Zojila Cross additionally has no fast response groups alongside the freeway that may instantly come to the rescue of the accident victims.
Throughout accidents, the primary to achieve the spot are groups from Police Station Sonamarg, the SDRF unit from Gund and Border Roads Organisation Venture Beacon personnel and officers of the Main Well being Centre Sonamarg.
The SDRF unit at Gund is with none official division automobile that may guarantee their instant arrival.
Nonetheless, the Zojila Tunnel is below building, and as soon as accomplished, would considerably cut back the accidents and fatalities.
In the meantime, the district administration of Ganderbal together with civil and police administration, 122 RCC Beacon, and Visitors Police Rural have taken up a number of short-term measures which might guarantee the protection of the travellers.
This collaborative effort seeks to evaluate the scenario comprehensively and implement efficient security measures promptly in order that such mishaps are prevented sooner or later.
Speaking to Larger Kashmir, OC BEACON, 122 RCC, Gaurav Tripathi mentioned that they have been implementing each short-term and long-term security measures to safeguard the lives on this important stretch of street.
“The duties have already been taken as much as determine black spots on the Zojila street stretch. This initiative goals to bolster street security measures, together with elevating crash barrier heights and putting in signages and mirrors to reinforce visibility and consciousness,” he mentioned.
Tripathi mentioned that following the latest street accidents alongside Zojila Cross, some instant security measures had already been taken together with erecting Hesco limitations with reflecting tapes, signages, and reflecting mirrors.
He mentioned that the continued venture for long-term measures just like the retaining partitions and everlasting crash limitations was slated for completion within the subsequent 12 months as working below freezing temperatures will get tough.
In the meantime, to reinforce street security, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir has directed the BRO Venture Beacon authorities to conduct a radical trial run earlier than permitting visitors in direction of Zojila Cross.
He directed for displaying of velocity limits prominently at key areas.
The DC appealed to all commuters to strictly adhere to street security measures, avoiding rash driving on Zojila Cross.
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