Baramulla, Mar 3 : Authorities in Baramulla on Tuesday ordered a diversion of traffic on the Srinagar-Baramulla stretch of National Highway-44 as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing security situation and the likelihood of public gatherings at several locations, officials said.
The decision was taken to prevent traffic congestion and ensure the maintenance of public order, a police spokesperson told news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS).
According to the diversion plan, vehicles from Baramulla travelling towards Srinagar will be routed via Baramulla–Sangrama–Putkhah–Choora–Hygam–Rengi–Hamrey–Sumbal–Shalteng.
Srinagar-bound vehicles heading to Baramulla have been advised to take the Srinagar–Shalteng–Sumbal–Hamrey–Rengi route.
Authorities have also directed vehicles moving from Srinagar towards Tangmarg and Gulmarg to use the Srinagar–Shalteng–Narbal–Magam–Kunzer–Tangmarg route.
Police said adequate personnel have been deployed at all critical junctions and diversion points to ensure smooth movement of vehicles. In-charge Traffic Officers have been directed to coordinate with the SDPO Pattan for effective implementation.
For any urgent assistance, commuters can contact the helpline number 9596767706, the police advisory added. (KNS)
