Srinagar, May 31 (KNO): The fresh snowfall has led to the closure of multiple roads across Jammu and Kashmir including Mughal Road and SSG Road while an advisory has been issued for Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44).
The National Highway-44 remained open for two-way passenger traffic on Saturday even as heavy rainfall lashed the region, causing difficulties for commuters. Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) were allowed to ply from Jammu towards Srinagar, traffic authorities said.
An official from the Traffic department told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that despite the inclement weather, passenger traffic is moving smoothly in both directions on NH-44.
“HMVs have been allowed to move from Jammu towards Srinagar. However, the entire highway stretch has witnessed heavy rain, which has made the road slippery at several points,” the official said.
He added that commuters have been advised to strictly follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking to prevent congestion and possible accidents.
Regarding the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road and Sinthan Top Road, the official said traffic movement is stopped and the clearance operation is ongoing.
The road will be operational again after receiving clearance and a green signal from road maintenance agencies. “Currently, no movement on these roads is permitted until the roads are cleared, and for that, operations are ongoing by the concerned agencies,” he said.
Meanwhile, the historic Mughal Road, which connects Shopian in South Kashmir with Poonch and Rajouri districts in Jammu region, remained blocked due to fresh snowfall at Peer Ki Gali. “There is no traffic movement on the Mughal Road as the area received fresh snowfall, making the stretch unsafe for travel,” the official said.
Moreover, the authorities have urged travellers to remain in touch with the traffic control units and follow regular updates and advisories before planning their journey—(KNO)