J&K: Mughal Road closed for vehicular traffic due to heavy snowfall

In Jammu and Kashmir, the historic Mughal Road, the alternate national highway connecting the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu division with Shopian district in Kashmir division has been closed for vehicular traffic due to heavy snowfall.

Sources said that the alternate national highway has been closed due to snowfall that occurred during the intervening night and at places, there is a considerable amount of snow, especially Pir Ki Gali where thickness is said to be around 2 feet.

The road will be reopened once it is cleared of the snow. However, the commuters have been advised to contact Traffic Control Unit, Jammu for any update regarding the status of the Mughal Road.