Jammu and Kashmir: Fresh snowfall shuts Jammu-Srinagar highway

After fresh snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar highway has been suspended due to slippery and extreme climatic conditions.

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): Traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway was on Saturday suspended after fresh snowfall hit and slippery conditions prevailed across Jawahar tunnel.

Confirming the closure of the highway for traffic, DSP Traffic NHW said that efforts are on to clear the stranded vehicles in Jawahar tunnel and Banihal area.

Hundreds of Kashmir bound vehicles are currently stuck between Jawahar Tunnel and Banihal area due to slippery road conditions on both sides of the tunnel.