Srinagar-Jammu highway to remain closed for six hours on two days

JAMMU — The traffic movement on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway will remain closed for six hours on two consecutive days to facilitate essential construction work.

An official order reads, “Based on the recommendation of Project Director, NHAI, PIU Ramban, vide above- quoted reference and in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the general populace/travellers/drivers, the sanction is hereby granted in favour of NHAI, PIU Ramban, for taking six-hour traffic haltage from 0000 hours to 0600 hours on 16.01.2024 to 17.01.2024 (intervening night) and traffic haltage from 0000 hours to 0600 hours on 17.01.2024 to 18.01.2024 (intervening night), for launching the girders at MNB 19 & installation of ventilation/jet fans in Tunnel T5, in strict adherence to the conditions outlined in the aforementioned communication from the Project Director NHAI, PIU Ramban.”

Senior Superintendent of Police, Ramban and Senior Superintendent of Police, NHWs, Ramban, shall implement the above orders in letter and spirit, the order further reads.