Srinagar, Sep 18: The Uri national highway will remain temporarily closed to vehicular traffic on September 20 to facilitate hill-cutting work, authorities said on Friday.
According to an order issued by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Uri Prince Kumar, the closure has been permitted following a request from the Officer Commanding, 53 RCC (GREF), for carrying out the hill-cutting work along the highway.
The closure will remain in force during the execution of the work, with the authorities advising commuters, the general public and transport operators to use the alternative route via Bandi-Paranpillan-Dachi.
The executing agency has been directed to reopen the highway for vehicular movement immediately after completion of the hill-cutting work, subject to necessary safety clearance of the site and ensuring the safety of commuters.
The order was issued by the SDM Uri on the request of 53 RCC (GREF).
