SRINAGAR: Srinagar-Jammu national highway will remain closed from this evening till Monday morning for repair work in view of the damage caused by recent flash floods in Ramban.
A spokesperson said that to ensure safety and well-being of the general public, travellers, and drivers, on the request of NHAI, the district magistrate Ramban accorded permission to NHAI for widening of the damaged road and to undertake necessary repairs.
The statement reads traffic will remain suspended between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel from 8 am on Sunday to 8 am on Monday.
“There will be no movement of any kind of vehicle after 5 pm today from Qazigund towards Jammu and from Udhampur towards Srinagar,” it reads.
It added that load carrier operators carrying fresh perishable items and livestock are advised to load their vehicles accordingly.
“People are requested to contact TCU Jammu at (0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103), TCU Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103), TCU Ramban (9419993745) and TCU Udhampur (8491928625) before starting their journey on NH-44 on April 28 to avoid inconvenience,” the statement reads. (KNO)
