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Uri National Highway in J&K Closed on Oct 4 and Oct 11 for Hill‑Cutting Works
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 07:46 PM
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The Uri‑Kashmir National Highway will be shut on 4 October and again on 11 October while hill‑cutting operations are carried out.
The Uri National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled to be closed on 4 October and again on 11 October. The closures are being implemented to allow hill‑cutting work along the stretch, as reported by Daily Excelsior.
The hill‑cutting activity aims to remove unstable rock and soil from the slopes adjoining the highway. Officials say the work is intended to improve road safety, reduce the risk of landslides during the monsoon season, and ensure smoother traffic flow in the long term.
Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes, such as the nearby Pulwama‑Srinagar road, and to plan their journeys accordingly. Local police and the Public Works Department will monitor the sites and provide assistance to diverted traffic.
Authorities have cautioned that the closures will be in effect for the entire day on each date, and that any deviation from the advised detours may lead to delays. Commuters are urged to stay updated through official notices and local news outlets.
The hill‑cutting activity aims to remove unstable rock and soil from the slopes adjoining the highway. Officials say the work is intended to improve road safety, reduce the risk of landslides during the monsoon season, and ensure smoother traffic flow in the long term.
Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes, such as the nearby Pulwama‑Srinagar road, and to plan their journeys accordingly. Local police and the Public Works Department will monitor the sites and provide assistance to diverted traffic.
Authorities have cautioned that the closures will be in effect for the entire day on each date, and that any deviation from the advised detours may lead to delays. Commuters are urged to stay updated through official notices and local news outlets.