J-K: Massive landslide blocks traffic on Srinagar National Highway

Banihal/Jammu| Jagran News Desk| A massive landslide in the wee hours of Saturday blocked the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway which lead to the suspension of traffic on the only road linking Kashmir with rest of the country.

The landslide was triggered by endless rains over the past two days which occurred near Battery Cheshma, completely blocking the 270-km arterial road, said Suresh Sharma, Deputy Superintendent of Police (traffic), national highway Ramban to PTI.

The traffic on the highway plies from the twin capitals of Srinagar and Jammu alternatively due to the ongoing work on the four-laning project.

Thousands of vehicles, which had left for Srinagar from here this morning, remain stranded on the highway following the closure of the road.

Sharma said agencies concerned have pressed men and machinery to open the door.

"Given the massive debris, the restoration work will take many hours. We are on the job and are trying our best to restore the highway as soon as possible," he said.

(with PTI inputs)