Srinagar, July 9: Traffic department on Sunday said that Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world shall remain closed on Monday.
“Incessant rains, over the last few days, in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir, have caused unprecedented damage to Highway especially to the stretch falling in Ramban district, forcing its closure for traffic,” said a traffic department official in a statement. “In view of the above, traffic shall remain suspended on NH-44 on Monday i.e 10/07/2023.”
Accordingly, he said, the general public is advised to avoid journey on the highway till the time confirmation is issued by the administration.
“HMVs are, however, advised to take Mughal Road for journey from Jammu to Srinagar and vice-versa.” He said, addin, “Further update will be shared on Monday evening. Administration is making its best possible efforts to ensure the restoration of traffic at the earliest.”
