After four days of heavy snowfall resulting in road blockades, the BRO has restored several key routes in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul and Spiti district, bringing much-needed relief to residents and stranded commuters.

Among the most significant roads reopened is the strategically important Manali-Leh highway, which had been blocked beyond Darcha due to intense snowfall at Baralacha Pass. The route is crucial not only for civilian movement but also for defence purposes.

A large number of vehicles had been stranded at Darcha for the past four days, unable to proceed towards Leh. Their drivers and occupants breathed a sigh of relief today as BRO teams cleared the route, allowing vehicles to resume their journeys.

Similarly, the Darcha–Shinkula–Padum road, another vital stretch connecting th

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