Ramesh Kumar reviews road clearance mechanism
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar on Wednesday convened a meeting with R&B Engineers, NHAI and BRO to review mechanisms being put in place for snow clearance during the ongoing winter season.
The meeting was convened keeping in view the snow bound districts of Jammu division.
The Divisional Commissioner directed the concerned Chief Engineers to ensure availability of snow cutter machines in all district headquarters so that clearance of snow from roads is ensured at an earliest.
He asked them to keep men and machinery ready for snow clearance and dewatering pumps in case of water logging.
Ramesh Ku8mar also instructed Chief Engineer PWD, officers of NHAI, NHIDCL, BRO, Beacons to formulate plan, activate control rooms in snow bound areas and also submit the action plan and details of deployment to concerned DCs and SSPs for quick response in case of any exigency.
He also stressed on availability of snow cutter machines in far flung areas for augmenting snow clearance operations.
Kumar directed the engineers to establish joint control rooms at district and central levels in the offices of Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers for better coordination and quick response to meet any exigency.
He also instructed the Executing agencies to expedite the pace of work on all the ongoing road projects for their timely completion.
The Divisional Commissioner also issued directions for deputing men and machinery at tourist destinations with special reference to Patnitop.
He asked concerned officers to identify parking spaces to avoid parking on roads.
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