Srinagar, Jan 23: Traffic movement on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has been suspended in both directions following fresh snowfall in and around the Navyug Tunnel, officials said on Friday.
An official told news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC) that vehicular movement from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa was stopped as a precautionary measure to ensure commuter safety.
He added that several other key roads, including the Mughal Road, SSG Road and Sinthan Road, have also been closed due to fresh accumulation of snow.
People have been advised not to travel on the above-mentioned roads until they are fully restored and declared safe for traffic.
The official urged commuters not to pay heed to rumours and to stay updated through official Traffic Police channels. Road status can be checked on the Traffic Police Twitter handle @Traffic_hqrs, Facebook page facebook.com/jammuandkashmirtrafficpolice, or by contacting the Traffic Control Units (TCUs):
• TCU Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
• TCU Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
• TCU Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043
Further updates will be issued as weather and road conditions improve, the official said. (KNC)
