Sgr-Jmu NH open for 2-way traffic

Ramban, Dec 30: The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained open for two-way traffic on Tuesday, officials said.

Traffic authorities said that, subject to fair weather and road conditions, Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) and heavy vehicles would be allowed to ply from both sides of the highway on Wednesday.

LMVs and heavy vehicles were permitted to move in both directions throughout Tuesday.

However, traffic movement remained slow at several stretches due to single-lane sections and vehicle breakdowns.

Congestion was reported at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri-Dalwas, and along the Marog-Kishtwari Pather stretch.

The situation worsened temporarily after the breakdown of two heavy vehicles, leading to delays.

Authorities advised commuters to check the latest traffic updates from Traffic Control Units (TCUs) at Srinagar, Ramban, and Jammu, and to follow official updates issued by the J&K Traffic Police on social media before commencing their journey.

Passengers were urged to prefer daytime travel and avoid night journeys, particularly on vulnerable stretches of the highway.

Officials cautioned that the movement of heavy vehicles between the Nashri and Navyug tunnels during night hours could cause inconvenience and delays.

Drivers were also advised to maintain lane discipline, with officials warning that overtaking and wrong-lane driving could lead to traffic jams and pose serious safety risks.

Meanwhile, the Kishtwar-Sinthan Top-Anantnag National Highway (NH-244) remained closed due to fresh snowfall.

Officials said restoration work would be taken up once weather conditions improve.