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Accelerated Construction to Preserve Ground Access to Upper Ghizer Road

According to Gupas (Syed Maraj Ali Shah), last year the severe flood at Tali Das caused an unusual change in the flow of the Ghizer River, submerging the Gilgit‑Shandur road between Tali Das and Hawks and severely disrupting ground access to Upper Ghizer. The concerned agencies then completed emergency filling work and temporarily reopened the road for traffic. With the onset of spring this year, the Ghizer River’s flow has been gradually rising, raising fresh concerns that this vital highway could be affected again. In response, the National Highway Authority (NHA) and the Regional Area Development Corporation (RADC) have launched regular construction work at Hawks to keep the road safe and usable. Sources say the ongoing work includes re‑filling and protective measures to withstand potential flood pressure and maintain uninterrupted travel. Officials from PMR RADC and PM NHA inspected the site, reviewed the progress, and instructed the teams to complete the construction swiftly and to high standards so the public receives timely and improved travel facilities. The agencies state that all possible resources are being deployed to make the road permanently safe and durable, preventing future closures of this key route during emergencies.

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