Srinagar-Jammu NH open for 2-way traffic

Ramban, Dec 2: Srinagar Jammu National Highway (NH 44) remained open for two-way traffic of Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) and heavy vehicles on Saturday.

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

“However, the movement of traffic remained slow between the Nashri and Banihal tunnels 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,” they said.

“At present, vehicles are heading towards their respective destinations in Kashmir and Jammu in a regulated manner,” the officials added.

Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir traffic department issued a fresh advisory for Sunday 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 (NH -44).

“However, passenger vehicle operators are advised to prefer journeys on NH-44 only during the daytime as the movement of nomads from Kashmir to Jammu may cause inconvenience to the commuters. The commuters are also advised to undertake journeys on NH-44 only after confirming the status of the road from Traffic Control Units Jammu, Srinagar, and Ramban,” the officials said.