Shopian, Feb 26: Authorities on Wednesday ordered the reopening of the Mughal Road for vehicular traffic from Feb. 27, subject to weather and security conditions, according to an official order issued in south Kashmir.
The order, issued by the office of District Magistrate, Shopian, said vehicles will be allowed to move on the Mughal Road stretch of National Highway 701A from Shopian (Km 0.000) to Peer Ki Gali (Km 40.550).
The reopening will be strictly subject to fair weather, any unforeseen eventualities and traffic advisories issued by the police, the order said.
Authorities have directed road and security agencies to keep manpower and machinery in place to deal with possible landslides, avalanches and other disruptions to ensure smooth movement of traffic.
Senior Senior Superintendent of Police, Shopian, ARTO Shopian and the Dy SP, traffic, Shopian have been instructed to deploy adequate personnel to enforce the order in letter and spirit.
