Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens after landslides: Commuters advised caution

After a series of disruptions caused by landslides and inclement weather, the vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has been successfully restored to operational condition. Stranded vehicles have been cleared, and commuters are now advised to adhere to strict lane discipline to ensure the smooth flow of traffic.

Traffic update at 0515 hrs
Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) restored, stranded vehicles are being cleared. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline. Overtaking can lead to congestion and inconvenience to all@ddnewsSrinagar@ddnewsladakh

— J&K Traffic Police (@Traffic_hqrs) October 22, 2023

The official Twitter account of the Jammu & Kashmir Traffic Police announced this welcome news, urging all commuters to exercise caution and follow traffic regulations diligently. It emphasized that overtaking can lead to congestion and inconvenience for all road users.

The restoration of NH-44 comes as a sigh of relief for residents, travelers, and traders who depend on this lifeline for connectivity between the two major cities of Jammu and Srinagar, as well as for the movement of goods and services.

Over the past few days, adverse weather conditions and landslides had caused several portions of the highway to be blocked, leading to a significant number of vehicles getting stranded.