NUBRA: Deputy Commissioner Nubra Mukul Beniwal, IAS, on Wednesday directed concerned departments to undertake a joint survey of accident-prone locations across the district and prepare a roadmap for road widening, by-lane construction and infrastructure improvements as part of a broader strategy to strengthen road safety.
The directions were issued during a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee, where officials reviewed the status of road safety infrastructure, traffic management measures and accident prevention initiatives in the district.
Seeking a coordinated approach, the Deputy Commissioner instructed stakeholder departments to identify accident blackspots and vulnerable road stretches requiring immediate intervention. He stressed the need for scientific assessment of road conditions to facilitate targeted measures aimed at reducing accident risks and improving commuter safety.
Beniwal also underscored the importance of timely maintenance of roads, directing agencies to repair potholes and damaged stretches without delay. He noted that deteriorating road conditions pose safety hazards and require sustained monitoring, particularly along busy traffic corridors.
The meeting extensively deliberated on measures to enhance highway safety, including intensified patrolling, installation of road safety signage, removal of encroachments from highway Right of Way (ROW) areas and strengthening emergency response mechanisms. Officials were asked to ensure effective implementation of safety protocols and improve preparedness for handling road accidents and emergencies.
The Deputy Commissioner further called for inter-departmental coordination in the development of wayside public conveniences, emphasising efficient utilisation of available resources to improve facilities for commuters and tourists.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police Nubra Stanzin Losal (JKPS), Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nubra Jigmet Rabtan (JKAS), Executive Engineer PWD, Assistant Regional Transport Officer Leh, Commanding Officers of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Block Medical Officer Nubra, Tehsildar Sumoor and other concerned officers.
The review concluded with directions to expedite corrective measures and maintain regular monitoring to ensure safer roads and improved traffic management across the district.
