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Jammu-Srinagar freeway to stay closed on Friday

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Image Source : ANI Jammu-Srinagar freeway to stay closed on Friday
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway will stay closed on Friday as a consequence of landslides and capturing stones triggered by snow and relentless rains, officers mentioned on Thursday.
“Tomorrow on January 8, no vehicular movement shall be allowed on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa in view of landslides/shooting stones at Samroli, Cafeteria Morh and slippery road condition from Jawahar Tunnel to Zig (Qazigund),” visitors police mentioned.
The Jammu-Srinagar freeway is the primary street hyperlink connecting the Kashmir valley with the remainder of the nation. The street has been closed for the final 4 days as a consequence of heavy snowfall and landslides and capturing stones triggered by moist climate alongside the freeway at many locations. Snow has accrued close to the Jawahar Tunnel rendering the street slippery at many locations.

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Hundreds of automobiles, largely Kashmir-bound vehicles with important provides, are caught on the freeway.
The Mughal Road, which is the second street hyperlink connecting Kashmir valley with the Jammu area, can be closed as a consequence of heavy snow accumulation.
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