Traffic police issues advisory
In view of predictions of heavy snow fall from 19th to 25th January-2019, driving in ice and snow conditions can be very challenging. The key to safe driving is to adopt to the following tips to arrive at your destinations safely:
- Avoid Un-necessary travel.
- Drive at a speed appropriate for the weather conditions.
- Minimize the use of two wheelers.
- Follow lane driving.
- Use brake judiciously not abruptly.
- Avoid overtaking.
- Keep distance while driving.
- Use your dipped headlights to be visible to others.
- Be Cautious While on roads.
- Deflate tyres to keep low pressure for maintain a good grip on slippery roads.
It is pertinent to mention here that due to security reasons the road stretch from Radio Kashmir Chowk upto Ram Munshi Bagh / Gupkar Crossing has been restricted for general vehicular movement till 25th of January-2019 and there should be a separate traffic regulation system for 26th of January-2019 which will be informed in due course of time. As such;
- Motorists coming from Pantha Chowk and adjacent areas to City Centre shall adopt Sonwar à Ram Munshi Bagh à Dalgate àA. Road and vice versa.
- Motorists coming from Rajabgh and adjacent areas intending to travel towards Pantha Chowk side shall adopt Radio Kashmir Chowkà J&K Bank Corporate Office Crossing à Dalgate àM.Bagh à Sonwar upto their destinations.
- Motorists coming from South Kashmir/ Pantha Chowk area intending to travel Barzulla/Hyderpora/Rambagh areas are requested to prefer NHW and enter via Natipora/Sanat Nagar.
