Uri: Vehicular movement on the Uri–Baramulla highway was restored on Sunday after remaining suspended for nearly nine hours due to a major landslide at Lagama in Uri, following fresh rainfall, officials said.
According to officials, the landslide, accompanied by heavy debris and mudslides, had completely blocked the road, prompting authorities to halt traffic on the route as a precautionary measure.
Officials told GNS that soon after the incident, men and machinery were pressed into service and clearance operations were launched on a war footing. “After sustained efforts, the debris was cleared and the road was made trafficable after nearly nine hours,” they said.
During the closure, the administration issued a traffic advisory, urging commuters to avoid the affected stretch and follow designated diversions. Traffic was diverted via the Bandi–Paranpillan–Dachi route towards Uri to minimise inconvenience.
Officials added that the highway has now been reopened for vehicular movement, while commuters have been advised to exercise caution in view of prevailing weather conditions.
