Jammu 18th August :- Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has been closed for all traffic owing to several incidents of shooting stones caused by heavy rains on the road. The dangerous weather conditions have rendered the highway unsuitable for travel, prompting the authorities to stop all forms of vehicular movement until further notice.
Traffic authorities have issued a stern advisory to commuters asking them to postpone traveling until the weather improves and the road is free from wreckage. The relentless heavy downpours have resulted in instability in the mountainous region, leading to shooting stones at various key sections of the highway. The restoration process is likely to be initiated after the rains stop and the situation turns better. Meanwhile, road users can monitor real-time updates on highway status via the official Twitter handle, Facebook page, or from the following traffic control centers:-TCU Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, or call 103- TCU Srinagar : 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, or call 103- TCU Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043.
Official are keeping a close watch on the situation and will issue updates as the weather clears and operations in clearing the roads go on. Commuters are asked to bear with the traffic officials and refrain from making unnecessary trips to avoid any untoward circumstances. Additional announcements will be issued after the highway is cleared for vehicular movement.
