Srinagar, : Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, reopened on Tuesday after remaining closed for two days.
“After clearance of debris on NH-44 passenger traffic released from both sides,” traffic department officials told GNS, adding, “Subject to fair weather and road clearance, LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar highway viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban before releasing the traffic.”
Meanwhile, air traffic to and fro Srinagar international airport resumed today, a day after poor visibility and continuous snowfall forced cancellation of all 68 scheduled flights.
Earlier Director, Airport Authority of India (AAI), Srinagar Airport, Kuldeep Singh said that the visibility is good and the surface stands clear of snow for smooth arrival and departure of the flights.
Meanwhile the train services from Banihal to Baramulla and vice versa resumed this morning after a day-long suspension on Monday last due to snowfall. (GNS)
