Traffic Plan Issued for Jammu-Srinagar Highway Ahead of Amarnath Yatra

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SRINAGAR: Authorities on Tuesday said that subject to fair weather and better road conditions, the Amarnath Yatra convoy, along with light motor vehicles (LMVs), passenger vehicles, and private cars, will be allowed to move from both directions on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.

Healthy and young pilgrims proceed on foot. But the aged and weak prefer horses and palanquins to reach the cave shrine of Amarnath. This photograph was taken in the periphery of Baltal, Sonamarg on Thursday, June 30, 2022. The 43-day long yatra began Thursday after a gap of over two years. KL Image: Bilal Bahadur

“Heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) will be permitted on alternate days only. In view of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025, specific cut-off timings have been issued for the movement of LMVs. Vehicles will be released from Nagrota (Jammu) towards Srinagar between 06:00 AM and 12:00 PM, from Jakheni (Udhampur) between 07:00 AM and 01:00 PM, and from Qazigund towards Jammu between 11:30 AM and 02:00 PM,” reads a statement issued by traffic department.

Traffic Control Units (TCUs) in Jammu and Srinagar will inform the concerned authorities about the advisory and the cut-off timings. “No vehicle will be allowed to move before or after the specified timings. Subject to weather and road conditions, HMVs will be allowed to proceed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar only after an assessment of the road and traffic situation on NH-44. No HMV will be allowed to move after 07:00 PM. TCU Udhampur will coordinate with TCU Ramban before releasing the HMVs.”

In addition, to facilitate the smooth movement of trucks carrying fresh and perishable

goods during the Yatra, the administration has directed that all petrol, diesel, and LPG tankers (bulk), trucks carrying empty LPG cylinders, empty FCI vehicles, and any other loaded or empty vehicle with up to 10 tyres must return to Jammu via the Mughal Road.

The public has been advised to confirm the status of the road before commencing their journey. They may contact the Traffic Control Units at Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103), Srinagar (0194-2450022, 0194-2485396, 1800-180-7091, 103), Ramban (9419993745, 1800-180-7043), Udhampur (8491928625), PCR Kishtwar (9906154100), and PCR Kargil (9541902330, 9541902331). —(KNO)

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