Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Landslide Blocks Jammu-Srinagar Highway, Strands 1,700 Trucks
A big landslide happened on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Udhampur district.
This blocked the road and left about 1,700 trucks and many other vehicles stuck.
The main bridge in the Doda district was also closed for a while because of some cracks.
Officials are working to clear the road and fix it.
They are giving priority to passenger vehicles.
People are advised not to travel on the highway until it is safe.
A group of Amarnath pilgrims was allowed to pass after one-way traffic was restored.
Normal traffic will resume once the second tube becomes operational.
A landslide blocked the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Udhampur district.
Around 1,700 trucks and numerous passenger vehicles were stranded.
The main bridge in the Doda district was temporarily closed for safety inspection.
Authorities are prioritizing passenger vehicles and advising against travel until the highway is safe.
A convoy of 3,823 Amarnath pilgrims was allowed to cross the affected stretch after one-way traffic was restored.
- Who
- Traffic department officials, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
- What
- A landslide blocked the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, stranding vehicles and closing a bridge for inspection.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Udhampur district, Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
- Why
- The landslide caused debris to block the highway, and suspected cracks triggered a safety inspection on the bridge.
Traffic Management
Public Safety
Priority to Passenger Vehicles
Traffic Management
Priority should be given to clearing passenger vehicles to minimize inconvenience to travelers.
Public Safety
Safety inspections and repairs should take precedence to prevent further accidents.
- Location
- Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, Udhampur district
- Number of Stranded Trucks
- 1,700
- Number of Stranded Passenger Vehicles
- Numerous
- Amarnath Pilgrims Allowed
- 3,823
- Vehicles in Pilgrim Convoy
- 140