Ramban, Oct 16: The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway remained open on Thursday for one-way movement of heavy vehicles towards Jammu and two-way traffic for light and medium vehicles.
Traffic authorities reported slow movement in single-lane stretches at Balli Nullah, Dewal, Samroli, between Nashri and Dalwass, and between Maroog and Kishtwari Pattar. Delays were further caused by breakdowns of some heavy vehicles and on-foot movement of pedestrians between Udhampur and Banihal sectors.
Hundreds of light, medium, and heavy vehicles traversed the highway, although traffic moved at a sluggish pace. Authorities confirmed that heavy vehicles will continue to ply on alternate days between Srinagar and Jammu, while light and medium vehicles enjoy two-way movement.
Commuters have been advised to maintain lane discipline, avoid overtaking, and refrain from wrong-lane driving. In view of heavy on-foot movement of nomadic families with livestock, travellers are urged to avoid unnecessary journeys and check road conditions through Traffic Control Units or official J&K Traffic Department social media handles before departure.
