Srinagar: Despite rain, the 270-km-long highway, the only all weather road connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the country, was through on Thursday for two-way Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) while only Jammu bound Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) will ply from Qazigund.
Last night the traffic department had said that in view of inclement weather prediction issued by the Met department for next few days, there are chances of blockade of Srinagar-Jammu national highway. Therefore, the department said that people are advised to avoid journey on the highway.
However, a traffic police official said despite rain the highway was through for traffic.
“LMVs were allowed to ply from both sides,” he said adding HMVs will be allowed to ply from Zig Qazigund in south Kashmir towards Jammu.
But, he said, LMVs from Jammu will have to pass Nagrota between 0500 hrs to 1000 hrs and Jakheni Udhampur between 0600 hrs to 1100 hrs.
Similarly, Jammu bound LMVs were directed to cross Zig Qazigund between 0800 hrs to 1200 hrs, he said adding no vehicle will be allowed after cut off timing from both sides.
