Ramban, Jan 17: The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained open for two-way movement of Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) and heavy vehicles on Saturday.
Traffic authorities said that, subject to fair weather and favourable road conditions, the highway is expected to remain open for two-way traffic on Sunday as well.
Earlier in the day, vehicular movement remained slow at several stretches due to single-lane road conditions.
Officials reported traffic congestion at Balli Nullah, Dewal, Nashri-Dalwas, Maroog, and Kishtwari Pather stretches between Udhampur and Banihal.
The situation was aggravated by the breakdown of two heavy vehicles at different locations, resulting in delays.
Despite sluggish movement at some points, hundreds of LMVs and heavy vehicles crossed the Chenani-Nashri and Banihal-Qazigund tunnels till late Saturday evening, traffic authorities regulating movement in Ramban district said.
In a fresh advisory issued for Sunday, the Traffic Department reiterated that the highway would remain open for all categories of vehicles during the day, subject to fair weather and good road conditions.
LMV operators and private car owners have been advised to plan their journeys during daylight hours and avoid night travel.
“Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stones and landslides. Ongoing construction work between the Ramban and Banihal sectors may also cause inconvenience to commuters,” the advisory said.
Drivers have been urged to strictly maintain lane discipline, adhere to traffic regulations, and avoid overtaking or wrong-side driving, as such violations often lead to traffic jams and delays.
Meanwhile, commuters were advised to stay updated with the latest traffic advisories before commencing their journey.
Authorities said that the Kishtwar-Sinthan Top-Anantnag National Highway remained closed for the past several days due to heavy snowfall and accumulation of snow along the route.
