Srinagar-Jammu NH open for 2-way traffic

Sgr-Jmu NH open for 2-way traffic___File photo

Ramban, Dec 27: The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained open for two-way traffic on Saturday.

Traffic authorities said that, subject to fair weather and road conditions, Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) and heavy vehicles would be allowed to ply from both sides of the highway on Sunday.

LMVs and heavy vehicles were permitted to move in both directions throughout the day on Saturday.

However, traffic movement remained slow at several locations owing to single-lane stretches and vehicle breakdowns.

Congestion was reported at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri-Dalwas, and along the Marog-Kishtwari Pather stretch.

Traffic flow was further disrupted due to the breakdown of two heavy vehicles on the highway. Traffic authorities urged passengers and drivers to check updates from Traffic Control Units (TCUs) at Srinagar, Ramban, and Jammu, as well as official social media handles of the J&K Traffic Police, before starting their journey.

Commuters have also been advised to prefer daytime travel and avoid night journeys, particularly on vulnerable stretches.

Officials cautioned that the movement of heavy vehicles between the Nashri and Navyug tunnels during night hours could cause inconvenience and delays.

Drivers were urged to maintain lane discipline, warning that overtaking and wrong-lane driving could lead to traffic jams and pose serious safety risks.

Meanwhile, Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) work resumed in the Battery Cheshma-Digdol area amid regulated traffic on Saturday.

 

 

 

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