Archive · 5 Sep 2025
J&K Highway Closed Fourth Day, Mughal Road Reopens
The main road connecting Jammu and Srinagar is closed for the fourth day because of landslides and damaged roads.
This has caused many vehicles to get stuck.
Another road, the Mughal Road, has reopened, allowing cars and some trucks to pass through.
Several areas along the highway are badly affected with some roads washed away.
Authorities are working to clear the roads but there is no estimated time when the main highway will reopen.
The Jammu-Srinagar highway is closed for vehicular traffic due to landslides and road damage.
The Mughal Road has reopened for traffic after being closed for four days.
Over 3,700 vehicles are stuck due to the highway closures.
HMVs carrying essential commodities are allowed on the Mughal Road.
Roads have been washed away in the Ramban-Banihal sector.
- Who
- Traffic police, commuters
- What
- Highway closures and re-openings due to landslides
- When
- Ongoing, as of Friday, September 5th
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Landslides, heavy rainfall and road damage
Affected Commuters
Traffic Authorities
Road Access
Affected Commuters
Frustration with highway closures and delays.
Traffic Authorities
Prioritizing safety and road clearing efforts.
- Affected Highway
- Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
- Closure Duration
- Fourth consecutive day
- Reason for Closure
- Landslides, mudslides, road damage
- Alternative Road Reopened
- Mughal Road
- Vehicles Stuck
- Over 3,700
Sources
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