Army, FWO reopen Kaghan highway after two weeks of suspension

Pakistan Army and Frontier Works Organization (FWO) reconstructed destroyed bridge at Mahandri resuming traffic on Naran-Kaghan.

Frontier Works Organization (FWO) has reconstructed the bridge and opened it for all kinds of traffic.

Mahandri Bridge was destroyed due to flash floods on July 30, 2014.

Mansehra, Kaghan, Naran and Babusar roads were closed for all traffic due to the destruction of the bridge. Due to the destruction of Mahandri bridge, the local residents and tourists had to face severe problems.

In view of the seriousness of the situation, NHA and FWO decided to construct the bridge on an emergency basis.

Pakistan Army provided equipment for the construction of the bridge, machinery and manpower of FWO were busy day and night.

Pakistan Army and FWO reconstructed the damaged bridge at Mahandri.

Frontier Words Organization (FWO) rebuilt the bridge and opened it for all traffic.

Partly cloudy weather is expected in most districts of the province.

However, rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Batgram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Balakot, Buner, Swabi, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Malakand, Mohmand, Khyber, Bajaur, Peshawar, Kohat, Orakzai, Kurram, Karak and Waziristan.

Tuesday: Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most districts of the province, However, rain-wind/thundershower is likely in Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Batgram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Balakot, Buner, Mardan, Malakand, Mohmand, Kurrum, Khyber and Bajaur.