Sgr-Jmu NH open for 2-way traffic

Ramban, Jan 4: The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained open for two-way traffic on Sunday.

Traffic authorities said that, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) and heavy vehicles would be allowed to ply from both directions on Monday.

Officials said that LMVs and heavy vehicles were permitted to move throughout Sunday in both directions.

However, traffic movement remained slow at several locations due to single-lane stretches 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 a few heavy vehicles, leading to delays.

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

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

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

Drivers were advised to maintain lane discipline, warning that overtaking and wrong-lane driving could result in traffic jams and pose serious safety hazards.

Meanwhile, the Kishtwar-Sinthan Top-Anantnag National Highway remained closed due to heavy snowfall and accumulation of snow along the route.

Authorities said restoration work would begin once weather conditions improve.