The Mughal road which connects twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri with South Kashmir’s Shopian and SSG Road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari) which connect Kashmir valley to Kargil were closed for traffic on Monday due to fresh snowfall.
A traffic department official said that intermittent shooting stones continue to occur at Mehar Ramban due to rainy weather.
The Mughal road including Pir Ki Gali (PKG), Mansar Mohre, Posha areas and Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road have been closed for traffic, concerned officials added.
Meanwhile, traffic authorities have urged people to confirm the status of Jammu-Srinagar highway before embarking on a journey on the thoroughfare.
“People are advised to undertake journey on (the highway) only after confirming status of the road from TCUs Jmu 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732), Sgr 0194-2450022, 2485396, 1800180709, Rbn 9419993745),” traffic department said.
(GNS)
