Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Remains Closed, 400 Vehicles Stranded

Authorities were trying to clear the landslide debris and restore the road traffic connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country.

PTI

Updated on: 2 February 2024 11:57 am

Commuters On the Jammu-Srinagar Highway Remain Stranded

The arterial Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed for the second day on Friday due to landslides at various places, officials said.

Authorities were trying to clear the landslide debris and restore the road traffic connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country. More than 400 vehicles are stranded at various places along the highway, the officials said.

The 270-km road was closed for traffic on Thursday following a landslide at several places, including Sherbibi, Magerkote, Mehad Cafeteria, and Dalwas, along the highway, the officials said.