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Jammu‑Srinagar Highway Remains Open for Two‑Way Traffic, Authorities Confirm
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 08:16 AM
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The Jammu‑Srinagar National Highway will continue to allow traffic from both directions, officials said, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity across the valley.
Kashmir Life reported that the Jammu‑Srinagar National Highway will stay open for traffic flowing from both ends, a move aimed at maintaining seamless movement across the region. Officials responsible for the road’s management confirmed that the two‑way flow will be sustained, removing any temporary restrictions that had been in place.
The decision is intended to safeguard the daily commute of thousands of passengers, as well as the transport of goods that rely on this arterial route. By keeping the highway operational in both directions, authorities hope to prevent bottlenecks and support economic activity in the valley.
No specific timeline for a review of the arrangement was disclosed, but the statement emphasized that the open status will be monitored continuously to address any emerging safety or logistical concerns.
Travelers are advised to stay informed through local bulletins and to adhere to standard traffic regulations while using the highway.
The announcement reflects a broader effort by regional administrators to ensure that critical infrastructure remains functional despite occasional disruptions.
The decision is intended to safeguard the daily commute of thousands of passengers, as well as the transport of goods that rely on this arterial route. By keeping the highway operational in both directions, authorities hope to prevent bottlenecks and support economic activity in the valley.
No specific timeline for a review of the arrangement was disclosed, but the statement emphasized that the open status will be monitored continuously to address any emerging safety or logistical concerns.
Travelers are advised to stay informed through local bulletins and to adhere to standard traffic regulations while using the highway.
The announcement reflects a broader effort by regional administrators to ensure that critical infrastructure remains functional despite occasional disruptions.