Sgr-Jmu NH witnesses slow vehicular movement

Ramban, Dec 4: The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained open for two-way traffic but the vehicular movement remained slow between Nashri and Banihal tunnels on Monday.

Traffic authorities said, “Srinagar Jammu National Highway, remained open but the traffic movement remained slow due to the breakdown of six heavy vehicles; single road stretches at Dalwass; Mehar-Cafeteria; Magarkote; Nachlana and at other places due to poor road surface condition between Nashri and Banihal tunnels.”

The officials monitoring the regulation of traffic in Ramban informed that hundreds of Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) and heavy vehicles had crossed the Nashri and Banihal tunnels without any major disruption till late this evening.

Officials at TCU, Ramban said, “Vehicles are heading towards their respective destinations in Kashmir and Jammu in a regulated manner on the highway.”
Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir traffic department issued a fresh advisory for Tuesday stating that subject to fair weather and road clearance, LMVs and heavy vehicles would be allowed to ply on both sides of

Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.

“However, passenger vehicle operators are advised to prefer journeys on Srinagar Jammu National Highway only during the daytime. The commuters are also advised to undertake journeys on the highway only after confirming the status of the road from Traffic Control Units Jammu, Srinagar and Ramban,” the officials said.