The Shimla-Mataur National Highway (NH-205) has been blocked as a result of a landslide, completely disrupting traffic movement on the road. As a result, vehicles on both end of the road were stranded, causing huge inconvenience to commuters.
According to the police, the landslide occurred today near Namhol in Bilaspur district, during which a substantial amount of debris fell upon the road. The police, along with district administration teams, reached the spot to take stock of the situation.
In the meantime, the police have diverted the traffic to alternate routes. Commuters travelling to and from Shimla from Bilaspur and Hamirpur side have been advised to use the
Brahmpukhar-Jukhala-Jabbal Bridge-Kotla-Kharsi-Dailamod road while vehicles travelling to Mandi from Shimla have been advised to commute via Shimla-Dailamod-Navgaon- Kharsi-Kotla-Beri-Mandi road.
Bilaspur’s Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Dhiman also appealed to the people to co-operate with traffic police personnel to ensure safe and smooth movement of vehicles. He has also advised people to adhere to traffic rules and avoid unnecessary overtaking.
