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DEHRADUN: During the four months of monsoons this year, around 430 instances of shutdowns of national highways ( NH ) in the state have been reported. The highway connecting Tyuni-Chakrata-Chamba-Tehri, 233 km, had recorded 150 shutdowns since June.PWD superintending engineer (NH) Hari Om Sharma said, “For monsoon-related works, state disaster management department has earmarked Rs 20 crore this year. The use of extensive green technology is necessary for building hill roads like in foreign countries,” Joshi said. “At some places, the boulders have fallen from over 350 m above the roads. “There is a direct correlation between the fragility of mountains and carrying capacity of the road constructions on the slopes which must not be overlooked..