Srinagar-Jammu highway reopens for two-way traffic, commuters urged to follow lane discipline

Srinagar: The Srinagar-Jammu highway was reopened for passenger traffic in both directions on Tuesday morning, officials said.

A senior traffic officer told News Agency Kashmir News Service that passenger vehicles have been allowed to ply from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa following the restoration of the highway.

He said authorities have advised commuters to strictly adhere to lane discipline, warning that overtaking and wrong-lane driving may lead to traffic congestion along the route.

People have also been urged not to pay heed to rumours and instead verify road status through official platforms of the Traffic Police, including their social media handles and Traffic Control Units (TCUs).

For assistance, commuters can contact TCU Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103), Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103) and Ramban (9419993745, 1800-180-7043), the officer further added.