Srinagar-Jammu highway reopens for one-way traffic

Srinagar, Mar 04: Traffic authorities on Monday allowed only one-way traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.

An official said that the traffic movement had been stopped on the Srinagar-Jammu highway due to incessant rains, landslides, mudslides and shooting stone in Cafeteria Morh Ramban and other areas along the highway; however it was restored today after strenuous efforts put up by officials of Beacon, Traffic Department and other concerned agencies.

“Traffic is plying normally on Jammu-Srinagar highway from Jammu towards Srinagar. Commuters are advised to follow the lane discipline as overtaking can lead congestion,” an official of the Traffic department said.

He said that light motor vehicles are permitted to cross Nagrota until 12:00 pm, however no vehicles will be allowed beyond this time.

People are advised/requested not ply against advisory/traffic plan in view of possible traffic congestion because of narrow carriage way between Nashree and Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the official maintained.