Kashmir Impulse Desk

Srinagar, May 17 

The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained open for two-way movement of Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) and heavy vehicles on Sunday, although traffic movement was slow at several stretches because of congestion, vehicle breakdowns and the movement of nomadic herds, traffic officials said.

Authorities said that, subject to favourable weather and road conditions, the highway was expected to remain open for two-way traffic on Monday as well.

Officials reported major congestion between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, where single-lane road conditions created bottlenecks and slowed vehicular movement.

Traffic delays worsened after four heavy vehicles broke down at Nachlana and near Tunnel T2, officials said.

Movement of nomadic herds along the Nachlana-Banihal stretch also disrupted traffic flow. Authorities said around 15 herds crossed the highway on Sunday and additional crossings were expected in the coming days.

“Traffic movement on the single-lane stretch between Marog and Kishtwari Pather is likely to remain slow due to ongoing movement of nomadic herds,” officials said.

Authorities urged commuters to maintain lane discipline and avoid overtaking, warning that wrong-lane driving could trigger further congestion and traffic jams.

Passengers and operators of LMVs were also advised to travel only during daylight hours because of the risk of shooting stones, landslides, ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, and continued livestock movement along the route.

Traffic Control Units in Jammu and Srinagar, along with the Ramban district administration, were monitoring the situation closely, officials said.

Commuters were advised to check the latest traffic and road conditions before travelling on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.