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Heavy Monsoon Downpours Halt Traffic on Jammu–Srinagar National Highway

Vehicles remain barred from NH-44 pending debris clearance, prompting commuters to use rail service or mountain detours.

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Overview

  • All vehicular movement on NH-44 has been suspended after shooting stones and landslides blocked multiple sections in Ramban and Udhampur districts.
  • The J-K Traffic Police has urged motorists to avoid the highway until weather conditions improve and debris clearance operations are complete.
  • Clearance and repair teams from the National Highways Authority of India and district administrations are working at known hazard hotspots, including Maroog and Sharda Mata.
  • Alternative roads via the Mughal Road and Sinthan Top remain open, and the Vande Bharat train service continues to carry passengers and freight into the Kashmir Valley.
  • NH-44 is the only all-weather link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India, making swift restoration critical for commuters, tourism and essential supplies.