Jammu-Srinagar National Highway opens for traffic

Jammu: After remaining closed for a day due to repair and maintenance work, the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has now been opened for traffic, officials said on Monday. Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police said, “Jammu-Srinagar highway has been restored, stranded vehicles are being evacuated. “Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline.”

It is noteworthy that this highway is the lifeline of Kashmir Valley and is the main road link connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country. Trucks and other vehicles going to Kashmir laden with essential supplies pass through the highway and trucks carrying fruits from Kashmir go to the rest of the country through this road.