JAMMU, May 22: Vehicular traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway resumed early Wednesday after a one-day suspension, officials confirmed.
According to a traffic police official, light motor vehicles and private cars are permitted to travel in both directions on the highway. However, heavy motor vehicles are restricted to one-way traffic from Jakhani (Udhampur) towards Srinagar.
“Traffic has been resumed on the highway following a day-long suspension,” the official stated.
He further noted that there is slow movement between Ramban and Banihal due to poor road conditions and the movement of nomadic flocks. Commuters are advised to adhere to lane discipline to avoid congestion.
The closure of the highway on Tuesday was attributed to repair and maintenance work, although the specific reasons were unspecified.
Meanwhile, the Mughal Road and Bhaderwah-Chamba Road are open for traffic.
The traffic police official also highlighted that there was slow movement on the highway due to the breakdown of five heavy motor vehicles, movement of 10 nomadic flocks, and single-lane traffic at several points, including Dalwas, Mehar, Panthyal, Magerkote, Nachlana, Gangroo, and Shalgari.
Passengers and operators are urged to travel during daylight hours to mitigate inconvenience caused by the nomadic movement towards the Kashmir Valley and the risk of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
