Ramban, Jan 3: The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44) remained open for two-way traffic on Saturday, offering relief to commuters, while the Kishtwar–Sinthantop–Anantnag road (NH-244) continued to remain closed due to heavy snowfall and snow accumulation.
Traffic authorities said that, subject to fair weather and satisfactory road conditions, light motor vehicles (LMVs), passenger vehicles, heavy passenger service vehicles (HPSVs), private cars, and goods carriers will continue to be allowed from both directions on Sunday as well.
Officials said that light, medium, and heavy vehicles were permitted to move throughout the day in both directions. However, traffic movement remained slow at several places due to single-lane stretches and vehicle breakdowns.
Authorities have advised travellers to check the latest traffic updates from Traffic Control Units (TCUs) at Srinagar, Ramban, and Jammu, and to follow official advisories issued through the social media platforms of the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police before commencing their journey.
Passengers were urged to prefer daytime travel and avoid night journeys, especially on vulnerable stretches of the highway. Officials cautioned that the movement of heavy vehicles between the Nashri and Navyug tunnels during night hours could cause inconvenience and lead to further congestion. Drivers were also advised to maintain lane discipline, as overtaking and wrong-lane driving could trigger traffic jams and pose serious safety risks.
Meanwhile, the Kishtwar–Sinthantop–Anantnag National Highway (NH-244) remained closed due to heavy snowfall and the accumulation of snow along the route. Authorities said that restoration work will begin once weather conditions improve.