Rajouri, Nov 21 Restoration work on the historical Mughal road in Jammu and Kashmir, which links Kashmir Valley with Rajouri district in Jammu Division, is expected to be completed soon despite heavy snowfall.

Jammu and Kashmir Roads and Buildings Minister G.M Saroori on Saturday said that the work was being carried out uninterrupted despite the heavy snowfall being witnessed in the State.

"I congratulate the people of Rajouri, that even in such low temperature the restoration work on Mughal Road is uninterrupted," G.M Saroori said.

Saroori had visited the site of renovation project on Friday along with Minister for Forest and Environment Mian Altaf and Minister of State Shabbir Ahmad accompanied.

The minister also asked the engineers to work hard and ensure completion of the projects early in view of the limited working season and the importance of the road.

With the completion of the road, new places of tourist interest will be accessible for visitors. (ANI)