SRINAGAR: Traffic will be permitted in both directions on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) on Monday, October 12, subject to favourable weather and satisfactory road conditions, the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police said, advising motorists to avoid night travel due to the risk of landslides and shooting stones.
Passenger vehicles, private cars and goods carriers will be allowed to operate between Jammu and Srinagar in both directions. Security forces vehicles will also be permitted to move both ways after the highway’s status is confirmed with the Traffic Control Unit (TCU) in Ramban.
The advisory comes after traffic moved slowly on NH-44 during the previous 24 hours because of single-lane sections and uneven road surfaces at Dawal in Udhampur and between Marog and Kishtwari Pather. Four vehicles broke down between Marog and Ramsoo, while 11 nomadic herds crossed the Banihal-Nachlana stretch, further affecting traffic movement.
The Traffic Police said delays could continue between Marog and Kishtwari Pather due to the movement of nomadic herds. Commuters have been urged to maintain lane discipline and refrain from overtaking or driving on the wrong side of the road to prevent congestion.Night journeys have been discouraged because of the possibility of landslides and shooting stones, the movement of nomads from the Valley and construction work between Ramban and Banihal. Motorists have also been advised against unnecessary halts, particularly in vulnerable areas along the highway.
