Srinagar, Feb 05 (KNS): The 300-km-long national highway, the only road linking the Kashmir valley with the rest of the country, was closed again due to fresh heavy snowfall and landslides.
Traffic on the highway was resumed partially yesterday after remaining suspended for two days due to massive landslides.
However, only stranded vehicles, including vehicles carrying passengers and trucks loaded with essentials, were allowed to move towards their respective destinations.
Due to fresh snowfall on the highway, particularly at Qazigund, Jawahar tunnel, Shaitan Nallah and Banihal and landslides between Ramban and Ramsu, the highway was again closed for any traffic movement, a traffic police official told KNS.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Traffic department had announced last evening that only light vehicles, particularly carrying passengers would be allowed to ply from both sides on the highway.
Commuters requested to return back to their respective destinations. (KNS)