Komatsu Excavators works wonder for BRO's project

Around 20 units of the Komatsu PC210-8M0 Hydraulic Excavators worked arduously at over 17,000 ft high altitude for a new 80 km mountainous road to Kailash Manasarovar constructed by the Border Roads Organization (BRO). These machines, fitted with Rammer Rock Breakers, were used for breaking and excavating blasted hard rock, often disrupted by snowfall, landslides and flash floods. Komatsu PC210 machines played a critical role in the construction at the inhospitable terrain. Despite being in service for only six-seven months in a year owing to snowy conditions it worked wonders for the BRO. The new route extends from Ghatiabgarh-Uttarakhand to Lipulekh Pass, close to the Line of Actual Control. The route will help the pilgrims as it reduces the travel time from 3 weeks to one week and ushers a new era in border connectivity. The project was executed by Garg & Garg, based in Ropar-Punjab, and was engaged by BRO to complete a major portion of this road construction project. L&T supplied the Komatsu machines and provided the service support to the customer at the site.