Bandipora: Authorities on Thursday suspended vehicular movement on the Bandipora-Gurez road following continuous snowfall at Razdan Pass, citing safety concerns amid deteriorating weather conditions in the higher reaches of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
Officials said the decision to halt traffic movement was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of commuters and prevent any untoward incident along the mountainous route.
They said continuous snowfall at Razdan Pass has made travel conditions potentially hazardous, prompting the authorities to suspend vehicular movement on the road until further orders.
The Bandipora-Gurez road serves as a vital link between the remote Gurez Valley and the rest of Bandipora district, making it an important route for residents and essential transportation.
Authorities have advised commuters, particularly residents of Gurez and those planning to travel between Bandipora and Gurez, to avoid undertaking journeys until weather conditions improve and the road is declared safe for traffic.
Officials further urged the public to cooperate with the administration and strictly follow the traffic advisory issued in the interest of public safety.
They said the road would be reopened only after an assessment of weather and road conditions, adding that further updates regarding the restoration of traffic movement would be communicated accordingly.
