Jammu-Srinagar NHW-44 Remains Closed for 10th Day, Restoration Underway on War Footing Slug-0509ZS_RBN_NHW_CLOSE_R By Raja Rehber Jamal  Location-Ramban  Anchor: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the lifeline of Kashmir, has remained closed for more than 10 days due to continuous rainfall and landslides, severely affecting traffic movement and essential supplies. Restoration work is underway on war footing, but challenges remain.   The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) continues to remain blocked for the 11th consecutive day, following multiple landslides and sinking of road stretches triggered by incessant rains. The highway, which connects Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country, has been closed at several locations between Banihal and Udhampur.   According to traffic official at Nachlana, restoration work is in full swing across District Ramban. However, authorities admit that the damaged stretch in Udhampur will take more time to be restored.   In Ramban district, the highway is blocked at Shalgadi Nallah, Sherbibi, Nachlana, Hingni, Ramsoo, Mehar and several other stretches. Heavy machinery has been deployed and men are working tirelessly to restore connectivity.   When contacted, SSP Traffic NHW-44 Ramban, Raja Adil, said that efforts are being made to restore traffic movement in Ramban district by today evening itself. However, the situation near Udhampur’s Thard area remains critical.    He informed that, “A stretch of land sank at Thard, Udhampur, leading to a complete blockage. We are trying our best, and if the weather remains dry, we are hopeful to restore the highway by tomorrow evening.”   Meanwhile, traffic officials have urged commuters to avoid travelling on NHW-44 until further notice. They have also appealed for patience, assuring that work is being carried out round the clock for early restoration. With the highway blocked, commuters and transporters continue to face hardships, while authorities remain on high alert to restore the road at the earliest. Feed.  Shots  Bytes.  1. Basharat Ahmed, Traffic official.  2. Harpreet Singh, Machine Operator.  Regards Raja Rehber Jamal Chenab Valley E-mail :- rehberjamal12@gmail.com, rehberjamal12@rediffmail.com Mob:- 8803163150, 7006027038 , 7051440613