SRINAGAR: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended in both directions on Friday afternoon after a mudslide hit the Chamba Seri area of Ramban district. Officials from the traffic department said that the landslip caused a complete halt in vehicular movement, and road clearance operations are currently underway.
An official said that movement from both sides has been stopped and advised commuters to avoid travelling on NH-44 until the road is cleared. Authorities have requested travellers to check the latest road status through the official social media platforms of the traffic police, including Twitter and Facebook.
Real-time updates can also be accessed by contacting the traffic control units on the following helpline numbers: TCU Jammu at 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, and 103; TCU Srinagar at 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, and 103; Ramban at 9419993745 and 1800-180-7043; and Udhampur at 8491928625.
The traffic department has appealed to the public to cooperate and avoid unnecessary travel until the road is cleared and the situation returns to normal. (JKNS)
