Jammu, July 30: Traffic on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) will remain completely suspended on July 31 to facilitate road widening and restoration works, officials said on Wednesday.
The closure comes after the District Magistrates of Udhampur and Ramban granted permission to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to undertake carriageway widening at Ladha and Samroli, along with the removal of loose overhanging debris near Gangroo and Kishtwari Pather on the Udhampur–Banihal stretch.
According to a traffic advisory issued by the Traffic Police Headquarters, the movement of all types of vehicles will remain prohibited between Jakheni (Udhampur) and the NAVYUG Tunnel (Banihal) throughout the day on July 31.
Officials said that no vehicle will be allowed to move beyond Nagrota towards Srinagar, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, and Patnitop, or in the opposite direction. Additionally, traffic from Qazigund towards Ramban, Udhampur, and Jammu will be halted after 10:00 PM on July 30.
The restrictions have been imposed at the request of the NHAI to ensure the safety of commuters and drivers during the execution of the restoration work.
Authorities have advised commuters to plan their travel in advance and avoid the highway during the closure period.
