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Road Project, Landslides Disrupt Education in Uri

  • Idrees Bukhtiyar
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  • 04 May 2026

Srinagar, May 4: The ongoing two-laning work on the Baramulla-Uri highway, aimed at improving connectivity in north Kashmir’s border belt, has instead become a persistent source of disruption for commuters particularly students whose education is increasingly taking a hit.

 

With the executing agency currently carrying out widening work near the NS Bridge stretch, frequent landslides triggered by intermittent rains have led to repeated road closures. For students travelling daily to schools in Uri town from far-flung villages, the situation has translated into missed classes, abrupt school closures, and growing uncertainty around their academic routine.

 

“We often leave home unsure if we will even reach school,” said a student from Garkote village. “Just a few days ago, our school in the main town was closed again because the highway was blocked. This has become a routine now.”

 

Students say the unpredictability of the road conditions has severely impacted attendance and continuity in studies. “Sometimes we are halfway when traffic is stopped due to landslides. We either return home or remain stranded for hours,” said another student, adding that the repeated disruptions are affecting their preparation for exams.

 

Parents and local residents have also voiced concern over the safety of children who are forced to travel through landslide-prone stretches.

 

“The situation is risky. There have been several incidents where vehicles were damaged due to falling debris. Sending children on this road daily is a constant worry,” said Bashir Wathloo, a local resident from the area.

 

Locals have further questioned the quality and pace of the ongoing work, alleging that inadequate safety measures and poor planning have aggravated the problem. “Development is important, but not at the cost of people’s safety and children’s education. The executing agency must ensure proper safeguards, especially in vulnerable stretches,” Shafiq Ahmad, another resident said.

 

The repeated disruptions have, at times, even forced authorities to order traffic diversions, compounding the academic losses for students in the region.

 

Officials associated with the project, however, maintain that the work is being carried out as per standards. “We are working in the best possible way under challenging terrain and weather conditions. Efforts are being made to minimise inconvenience to the public,” an official said.

 

As the vital highway continues to undergo expansion, students and their families hope for timely intervention to ensure safer passage so that the promise of better roads does not come at the cost of their education.

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