Baramulla, Mar 3:Police in Baramulla on Tuesday announced a traffic diversion plan on the Srinagar–Baramulla stretch of National Highway-44 as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing situation and the possibility of public gatherings at several locations.
According to an advisory issued by the Police Media Cell Baramulla, the diversion has been put in place to prevent traffic congestion and ensure maintenance of public order.
Under the plan, Baramulla-based vehicles heading towards Srinagar will be diverted via Baramulla–Sangrama–Putkhah–Choora–Hygam–Rengi–Hamrey–Sumbal–Shalteng–Srinagar.
Similarly, Srinagar-based vehicles travelling towards Baramulla will follow the route Srinagar–Shalteng–Sumbal–Hamrey–Rengi–Baramulla.
Vehicles moving from Srinagar towards Tangmarg and Gulmarg have been advised to take the Srinagar–Shalteng–Narbal–Magam–Kunzer–Tangmarg–Gulmarg route.
Police said adequate deployment of traffic personnel has been made at all critical junctions and diversion points to ensure smooth movement of vehicles.
Incharge Traffic Officers have been directed to coordinate with the SDPO Pattan for effective implementation of the diversion plan. For any urgent assistance, commuters can contact the helpline number 9596767706, the advisory said.
The general public has been urged to strictly follow the diversion plan and cooperate with the authorities, police added.—(KNC)
