The famous Sonamarg road was thrown open for traffic on Friday after remaining closed for more than 10 days, officials said.
Official sources confirmed to Rising Kashmir the road was closed for vehicular movement in last week due to heavy snowfall and Avalanches particularly at Hung Spot.
During this period, no vehicle was allowed to move beyond Gagangeer,some 13 km ahead of Sonamarg.
Dozens of vehicles carrying tourists, moved towords Sonamarg after the road was thrown open today, thus marking the beginning of tourist season in Sonamarg – home to captivating glaciers in the upper reaches of the valley.
“The traffic on the stretch will ply under strict observation to avoid any inconvenience,” he said.
The authorities said that only 4×4 vehicles and vehicles with anti-skid chains will be allowed to move towards Sonamarg and vice-verse after snowfall made the road slippery.
Meanwhile Border Roads Organisation (BRO) said that Gagangeer-Sonamarg road was closed last week following heavy snowfall and avalanches particularly at Hung area due to which the traffic on the highway was temporarily suspended by the administration.
They said that Snow clearance operation was completed yesterday upto Sonamarg.
