Traffic alert: Jammu-Srinagar NHW to experience 6-hour night closures for tunnel maintenance

In a bid to ensure the safety and integrity of Tunnel-5 on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, authorities have announced a series of nightly traffic halts for maintenance work.

The temporary road closures are scheduled to take place for two consecutive nights, starting from midnight 00:00 to 6:00 AM on both Thursday, December 21st and Friday, December 22nd.

🚧 Traffic Advisory 🚧: Nightly 6-hr traffic halts 🌙 for two consecutive nights on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, 00:00-06:00 on 21/12/2023(Thu) & 22/12/2023(Fri),and 00:00-06:00 on 22/12/2023( Fri) to 23/12/2023(Sat) due to maintenance work on Tunnel-5. Plan your journeys for… pic.twitter.com/8OejOqHc1f

— Deputy Commissioner, Ramban (@dcramban) December 20, 2023

The six-hour traffic halts, from midnight until 6:00 AM, are necessary to facilitate essential maintenance activities within Tunnel-5. This critical infrastructure serves as a vital passage on the national highway, connecting Jammu and Srinagar.

Authorities have advised commuters to plan their journeys accordingly and anticipate delays during the specified hours. The maintenance work is crucial for ensuring the long-term functionality and safety of the tunnel, which plays a pivotal role in facilitating transportation between the two major cities.