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J&K Government Says NH-701A Beerwah Alignment Falls Under BRO Jurisdiction
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 04:47 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration has clarified that the alignment problem of National Highway 701A near Beerwah is under the Border Roads Organisation’s jurisdiction.
The state government of Jammu and Kashmir issued a statement confirming that the alignment issue on National Highway 701A near the town of Beerwah is the responsibility of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Officials said the road segment, which forms part of the strategic highway network in the region, has been flagged for realignment to meet safety and engineering standards.
The BRO, an agency of the Ministry of Defence, typically handles construction and maintenance of roads in border and difficult terrain. Its mandate includes surveying, designing, and executing road works that are critical for both civilian connectivity and defence logistics.
By placing the Beerwah alignment under BRO’s jurisdiction, the government aims to expedite corrective work and ensure that the highway meets national specifications. No specific timeline for the realignment has been disclosed, but the statement indicated that the agency will commence detailed surveys shortly.
The BRO, an agency of the Ministry of Defence, typically handles construction and maintenance of roads in border and difficult terrain. Its mandate includes surveying, designing, and executing road works that are critical for both civilian connectivity and defence logistics.
By placing the Beerwah alignment under BRO’s jurisdiction, the government aims to expedite corrective work and ensure that the highway meets national specifications. No specific timeline for the realignment has been disclosed, but the statement indicated that the agency will commence detailed surveys shortly.