Khan Jahangeer
Srinagar, Oct 22 (JKNS): Traffic Police Rural Kashmir has issued a traffic advisory announcing diversions following the suspension of vehicular movement on Tulibal Sopore Bridge due to ongoing repair works.
According to the advisory issued by Senior Superintendent of Police Traffic Rural Kashmir, Liaqat Ali (JKPS), a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS, the bridge will remain closed to vehicular traffic, with alternate routes in place from the evening of October 22 to the evening of October 31, in accordance with the advisory issued by the Additional District Magistrate Sopore.
As per the advisory, light motor vehicles (LMVs) travelling towards Srinagar and Baramulla from Kupwara and Handwara will be diverted via Kupwara Crossing, Iqbal Market Clock Tower, Shah Dargah Crossing, Degree College Crossing, Chankhan Bridge and Sangrama towards Baramulla or Srinagar.
Similarly, LMVs travelling towards Sopore, Kupwara and Handwara from Srinagar and Baramulla will be routed via Amargarh Chowk, Chankhan Bridge, Degree College Crossing, Mandi Crossing and Sopore Bypass.
Vehicles coming from Rafiabad, including Mazbugh and Nowpora, have been advised to use the bypass road via Ahad Bab Chowk and enter Sopore through Kupwara Crossing.
The advisory further states that heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) will be permitted to operate only during night hours, from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, throughout the repair period. No heavy vehicle will be allowed to ply on the designated roads during daytime to avoid inconvenience to the public.
Traffic Police Rural Kashmir has urged motorists to follow the prescribed diversions and cooperate with the authorities to ensure smooth traffic movement during the repair works.
The advisory has been issued in the public interest for information and compliance. (JKNS)
