Traffic alert: Jammu-Srinagar highway faces potential congestion due to road conditions, travelers cautioned

Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway (NH-44) is at risk of congestion due to poor road conditions, according to an update from the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police.

Traffic update at 0630 hrs.@JmuKmrPolice@JKTransportDept@OfficeOfLGJandK@Divcomjammu@DivComKash@ZPHQJammu@igpjmu@diprjk@ddnews_jammu@ddnewsSrinagar@ddnewsladakh pic.twitter.com/ieQiQJq6TW

— J&K Traffic Police (@Traffic_hqrs) March 21, 2024

With traffic flowing from both directions and only one lane operational in certain areas, overtaking could exacerbate the situation.

Commuters are urged to adhere to lane discipline and exercise caution to prevent delays.

The ongoing construction and deteriorating road surfaces, especially between Nashri and Banihal, further compound the problem.

The advisory highlights the importance of lane discipline, as overtaking maneuvers can lead to congestion on the already narrow sections.