Jammu-Srinagar Highway to Close for 24-Hour Repairs Post-Landslides

Traffic suspension between Nashri and Navyug Tunnels begins April 27 to address severe damage from recent weather-triggered landslides.

Overview

The highway closure, ordered by District Magistrate Ramban, will last from 8 am April 27 to 8 am April 28 for widening and repairs.
Heavy rains and a cloudburst on April 20 caused landslides that buried vehicles and severely damaged the Maroog-Seri stretch of NH-44.
No vehicular movement will be allowed after 5 pm on April 26 from Qazigund or Udhampur, with special advisories for perishable and livestock carriers.
Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary stops between Ramban and Banihal due to the risk of landslides and falling debris.
The National Highway Authority of India is conducting the repair work under the directive of District Magistrate Ramban to restore safe and reliable connectivity.