Srinagar, Jan 6 — The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway was reopened for all categories of traffic on Tuesday after authorities allowed the movement of both Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) following an improvement in road conditions.
An official said traffic was initially restored for light vehicles and later extended to heavy vehicles as conditions stabilised. “The road condition has improved, and HMVs have also been allowed to ply on the highway,” the official said.
The NH44, the only all-weather road link between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of the country, has been opened from both the Jammu and Srinagar sides. Traffic is being regulated to ensure smooth and safe movement, officials said.
Commuters have been advised to follow lane discipline and strictly adhere to traffic advisories, especially at vulnerable stretches that are prone to weather-related disruptions. “The situation is being monitored continuously, and traffic movement will be reviewed depending on prevailing conditions,” an official said.
The decision has brought relief to transporters and traders, as the highway often remains closed during winter due to rainfall and landslides, disrupting the supply of essential goods.