Shivam Bakshi
Poonch, Nov 11 (NVI) : The Mughal Road was closed for vehicular traffic on Wednesday as a precautionary measure following light rain and fresh snowfall in the Pir Ki Gali area, officials said.
An official said light rain and snowfall were reported in the higher reaches of the road on Wednesday morning, making the road surface slippery and unsafe for vehicular movement.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Traffic), Rajouri-Poonch Range, Ajaz Ahmed Choudhury, confirmed that vehicular movement on the strategic road had been suspended as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing weather conditions.
Authorities have advised commuters to avoid travelling on the Mughal Road until further orders and urged them to remain in contact with traffic control rooms for the latest updates.
The road will be reopened for traffic after assessment of the weather and road conditions by the concerned authorities.—(NVI)
