Srinagar-Leh thrown open for traffic after 4 months

Ganderbal April 20 (PTK) The 434-km Srinagar-Leh national highway, the only road connecting the Kashmir Valley with the frontier region of Ladakh, was thrown open today Afternoon for carrying essential supply vehicles after remaining closed for about four months.

The highway was thrown open for the traffic carrying essential supplies

Official said Oil Tankers were allowed to move towards Ladakh and in second phase trucks carrying vegetables and other essential commodities permitted to ply from Srinagar towards Kargil and vice a versa in particular days.

Pertinently Srinagar-Leh highway remained closed for about four months from January 2021

The road was closed due to heavy snowfall, especially on the Zojilla Pass that connects the Valley with the cold desert Ladakh region. (PTK)