Traffic has been disrupted on National Highway NH-205 near Khalota in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, after the road sank during ongoing four-lane construction work. The highway connects Bilaspur with Shimla.
The police administration has made arrangements for alternative routes to manage the movement of vehicles and ensure public convenience and safety.
Vehicles travelling towards Shimla from the Nauni/Brahmpukhar four-lane route are being diverted through the Jabbalpul, Kharsi route. Vehicles arriving from the Shimla and Darlaghat side are being diverted through the Darlamod, Malokhar, Kharsi route.
Commuters have been advised to use only the designated alternative routes while travelling through the affected stretch. The authorities have also appealed to all vehicle drivers to follow the instructions issued by the traffic police.
Drivers have been asked to remain careful during the journey and cooperate with the police administration. The information was provided by the Superintendent of Police, Bilaspur.
The traffic diversion will help regulate vehicle movement around the section of NH-205 affected by the road subsidence near Khalota, where four-lane construction work is underway.
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