SRINAGAR: The Mughal Road was reopened to vehicular traffic on Friday after the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) completed snow clearance operations, while Zojila Pass was closed following fresh snowfall in the Minamarg–Drass sector.
The Mughal Road, which connects Shopian district in Kashmir with Poonch in the Jammu region, had remained closed for two consecutive days due to heavy snowfall, with accumulation of up to one foot at Pir Ki Gali and other higher reaches.
Officials said snow clearance operations were completed on Friday, allowing traffic movement to resume on the strategic highway. Traffic is currently moving smoothly in both directions, although light snowfall continues in the area.
Meanwhile, vehicular movement on Zojila Pass has been suspended following snowfall in the Minamarg–Drass and adjoining areas.
Authorities have advised commuters travelling on the Mughal Road to exercise caution, drive slowly and follow the latest advisories issued by the Traffic Control Unit (TCU), as some stretches remain slippery.
