Ramban, Oct 25: The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained open for two-way movement of Light Motor Vehicles (LLMVs) and one-way traffic of heavy vehicles heading towards Jammu on Saturday.
Traffic authorities said that the highway would remain open on Sunday for two-way traffic of LMVs between Jammu and Srinagar, while heavy vehicles would be allowed to move towards Kashmir after assessing road and traffic conditions.
The vehicular movement remained slow throughout Saturday due to single-lane stretches at several locations, the on-foot migration of nomadic families with their livestock towards Jammu for the winter season, and the breakdown of a few heavy vehicles between the Udhampur and Banihal sectors.
Officials monitoring traffic on the highway reported slow movement at Balli Nullah, Dewal, Samroli, Nashri, Dalwass, Maroog, and Kishtwari Pathar.
They said that after clearing Srinagar-bound heavy vehicles, Jammu-bound traffic would be allowed to proceed.
Late Saturday evening, traffic officials said vehicles were moving towards their respective destinations, albeit at a slow pace.
Authorities said that narrow road widths and ongoing maintenance work along several single-lane stretches, including Balli Nullah, Dewal, Samroli, Nashri, Dalwass, Maroog, and Kishtwari Pathar, continued to hamper the smooth flow of traffic.
Meanwhile, traffic authorities advised commuters and transporters to maintain lane discipline, avoid overtaking, and refrain from wrong-lane driving, warning that such violations could worsen congestion on the highway.
Travellers have been urged to check the latest traffic advisories from the Traffic Control Units in Jammu, Srinagar, Udhampur, and Ramban, or through the official social media handles of the J&K Traffic Department, before starting their journey on Sunday morning.
