The road connecting Chandigarh to Manali is a strategically important route, especially due to its proximity to the India-China border and the Himalayan terrain. It was constructed and is maintained by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
The BRO is responsible for building and maintaining roads in border areas and hilly terrains.
These roads are crucial for national security, tourism, and development of remote regions.
BRO has played a key role in constructing all-weather roads in challenging terrains like Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh.