The highway was blocked by landslides, mudslides and rock pelting at 33 places in Ramban and Udhampur districts due to flash floods caused by heavy rains besides washing away a 150-feet long road and an under-construction bridge.
“Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road closed for repair and maintenance. But Mughal Road for vehicular movement”, the traffic department said.
Explosives were used on Thursday evening to blast boulders obstructing the ongoing renovation work on the highway.
Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Musarat Islam, who is personally monitoring the road clearance operation, said the administration has arranged overnight accommodation and meals for the stranded passengers.
