Srinagar: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today directed the concerned road communication Agency to reopen the Mughal Road and restore plying of traffic on it as early as possible. The road was closed due to the heavy snowfall and inclement weather during the winter. Talking to the deputation comprising people from Poonch, Rajouri and Shopian, which called on the Chief Minister here and made a request in this regard, Omar Adbullah directed the Authorities looking after the Mughal Road to fast track the repairs and restoration of damaged road stretches as early as possible so that people are benefitted by this important road communication connecting Poonch, Rajouri and Jammu to the valley via Shopian and Bafliaz. The deputation expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for his immediate response to their request and highlighted the need for making the Mughal Road all weather double-lane alternate National Highway.