Srinagar, Nov 13 (KNS): The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained open for two-way vehicular traffic on Friday, while several other major roads connecting Kashmir with different regions remained closed or faced restrictions following snowfall in higher reaches.

According to traffic updates, passenger light motor vehicles (LMVs), private cars, heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) and security force convoys were permitted to move from both Jammu and Srinagar, subject to favourable weather and road conditions.

Although traffic was moving from both directions, authorities cautioned motorists about slow movement at certain vulnerable stretches, particularly near Dewal in Udhampur district, where the road surface remains uneven, and between Maroog and Kishtwari Pather in Ramban district, where a narrow, single-lane stretch continues to affect traffic flow.

Motorists were advised to maintain lane discipline and avoid overtaking or unnecessary halts along landslide-prone stretches, particularly between Ramban and Banihal, to prevent congestion and ensure safe movement.

Meanwhile, the Mughal Road, connecting Kashmir Valley with the Pir Panjal region, remained closed to vehicular traffic due to snowfall, with snow clearance operations continuing along the route.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The Kishtwar-Anantnag road via Sinthan Top also remained closed following accumulation of snow, disrupting vehicular movement through the mountainous stretch.

On the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, traffic movement was affected by snowfall at Zojila Pass. The highway was closed earlier in the day, although restricted one-way movement of light motor vehicles subsequently resumed from Sonamarg towards Minamarg.

The Bandipora-Gurez road also remained closed to vehicular traffic from both sides following snowfall along the route.

Officer Commanding, Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Bandipora, Aman Trivedi told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that machinery had been deployed to clear accumulated snow and restore road connectivity.

He said snow clearance operations were being carried out on the affected stretch, while vehicular movement remained suspended from both directions.

The closure has disrupted road connectivity between Bandipora and Gurez, which frequently faces travel difficulties during snowfall in the higher reaches.

The authorities have advised commuters to check the latest road and traffic updates before undertaking journeys, particularly on routes passing through snowbound and landslide-prone areas. (KNS)