Traffic movement on the Sirobagarh-Khankra route has been disrupted by continuing debris, with clearance work also facing equipment damage at Khankra.
A stone fell on a JCB working to remove debris at Khankra and punctured its tyre. A second JCB was sent from Rudraprayag to support the operation.
Replacement machine reaches beyond Raitoli
The replacement JCB had reached a point beyond Raitoli, according to the latest update. Further work was to be carried out to bring the route back into service.
The situation at Sirobagarh remained difficult because debris was continuing to come onto the route. This ongoing movement has affected traffic through the area.
The available update does not provide a timeline for full restoration or details of any injuries, vehicle diversions or road closure. It confirms that debris clearance activity is continuing at the affected locations.
What the update means for traffic
The disruption involves 2 reported issues on the same route. At Khankra, a JCB suffered tyre damage during debris removal. At Sirobagarh, fresh debris continued to affect traffic.
The next reported step is continued clearance work using the second JCB sent from Rudraprayag. The route’s traffic situation will depend on progress against the continuing debris at Sirobagarh and the work at Khankra.
Conclusion
The Sirobagarh-Khankra route remains affected by debris, while a replacement JCB has reached beyond Raitoli to support restoration efforts at Khankra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which route has been affected?
The Sirobagarh-Khankra route has been affected by debris and disrupted traffic.
Q. What happened to the JCB at Khankra?
A falling stone punctured the tyre of a JCB during debris-clearance work.
Q. Where was the replacement JCB sent from?
The second JCB was sent from Rudraprayag.
Q. How far had the replacement machine reached?
It had reached beyond Raitoli.
Q. Why is traffic affected at Sirobagarh?
Continuing debris movement has affected traffic at Sirobagarh.
Q. What work is planned next?
Further debris-clearance work is to be carried out to restore the route.
