Road Widening: 14-Hour Closure on Srinagar-Jammu Highway

   

SRINAGAR: Vehicular movement on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway will remain suspended for 14 hours on Saturday and Sunday between Nashri and Banihal in Ramban district.

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A mudslide has brought the Jammu Srinagar national highway to a standstill. The massive rains that lashed the region have triggered soil erosion. The road is closed and hundreds of vehicles are stranded. KL Image: Special Arrangement

“In view of the requisition received from Project Director, NHAI, PIU Ramban, vide the above-quoted reference and to ensure the safety and well-being of the general populace/travelers/drivers, sanction is hereby granted in favour of NHAI, PIU Ramban, for a 14-hour traffic haltage from 10 PM on 09.03.2024 to 12 Noon on 10.03.2024 for widening of carriageway to 2 lanes at Dhalwas. During the haltage, widening at other places will also be undertaken for restoration from Nashri to Banihal in strict adherence to the conditions outlined in the aforementioned communication received from the Project Director NHAI, PIU Ramban,” reads  an order.

Senior Superintendent of Police, Ramban, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic, NHWs, Ramban, is directed to implement the above orders in letter and spirit. (KNO)

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