SRINAGAR: Authorities on Monday closed Sonamarg-Zojila road was after upper reaches of Zojila in Ganderbal district of Central Kashmir received fresh snowfall.
Reports reaching the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that Sonamarg, Menimarg and Drass areas recieved fresh snowfall on Sunday evening.
Traffic official said that keeping in view slippery condition and fresh snowfall, Sonamarg-Zojila road has been closed as a precautionary measure. “The traffic was temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure to avoid any incident,” he said.
The Beacon officials said that men and machinery are on job to restore the traffic.