Kashmir Impulse Desk

Srinagar, June 11

Traffic movement on sections of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway will be suspended during night hours on June 12, 14 and 16 to facilitate road repair and relaying works in Ramban district, traffic authorities said on Thursday.

According to a traffic advisory, the District Magistrate of Ramban has authorised the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to undertake bituminous relaying work at various locations, including the Nachlana stretch on National Highway 44.

As a result, traffic between Nashri and the Navyug Tunnel will remain suspended from 10 pm to 5 am on the intervening nights of June 12-13, June 14-15 and June 16-17, the advisory said.

Authorities said no vehicle would be allowed to travel from Udhampur towards Ramban, Banihal and Srinagar after 5 pm on the notified dates.

Similarly, traffic from Qazigund towards Banihal, Ramban, Udhampur and Jammu will not be permitted after 8 pm.

The traffic police advised passengers and operators of light motor vehicles to undertake journeys during daytime and avoid night travel on the highway.

The advisory cited risks from shooting stones, landslides, movement of nomadic groups and ongoing construction activity along the Ramban-Banihal stretch as reasons for the restrictions.

Officials said the temporary curbs were necessary to ensure the safe and timely completion of the highway improvement project, which is aimed at improving road conditions and easing traffic flow on the region’s main road link between Kashmir and Jammu.

Transporters carrying perishable goods and livestock have been advised to plan their movements in advance to avoid disruptions.

Travellers intending to use the highway on June 13, 15 and 17 have been urged to check the latest traffic advisories before commencing their journeys.

The traffic police sought public cooperation, saying the restrictions were being imposed in the interest of public safety and to facilitate completion of the road works.