Traffic to be halted for national highway widening in Ramban

RAMBAN — Vehicular movement along the crucial Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is set to face a temporary suspension for 14 hours over the weekend, affecting travel between Nashri and Banihal in Ramban district.

According to an order, the halt in traffic flow is scheduled from 10 pm on March 9, 2024, until noon on March 10, 2024. The suspension aims to facilitate widening works for a two-lane carriageway at Dhalwas, with additional widening efforts at other locations along the highway from Nashri to Banihal.

The decision comes following a requisition received from the Project Director of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in Ramban, highlighting the necessity to ensure the safety and well-being of travellers and drivers.

“Senior Superintendent of Police, Ramban, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic, National Highways, Ramban, are directed to enforce the orders meticulously,” the order stated.