Fresh snowfall suspends traffic on Mughal Road and Srinagar-Leh highway

Vehicular movement has been halted on Mughal Road and the Srinagar-Leh highway due to slippery conditions and fresh snowfall.

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By SafarSamachar Desk12 Nov 2026, 1:44 pm IST

Illustration of snow-covered Mughal Road in Kashmir with clear skies and distant mountain peaks. — Illustration: SafarSamachar Pix Desk, created with AI assistance. Not a photograph of the event.

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Key facts at a glance

1Traffic on Mughal Road suspended at Peer Ki Gali due to slippery conditions
2Srinagar-Leh highway closed along the Zojila axis due to fresh snowfall
3Commuters advised to avoid travel until road status is confirmed
4Updates available through Traffic Control Units (TCUs) and official social media

Fresh snowfall has halted vehicular movement on Mughal Road and shut the Srinagar–Leh highway. Traffic was stopped at Peer Ki Gali because of slick surfaces, while the Zojila axis of the highway remains closed amid new snow.

Authorities urge commuters to steer clear until road status is confirmed by Traffic Control Units (TCUs). Drivers should check official social media for updates before planning a trip.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you are planning to travel on Mughal Road or the Srinagar-Leh highway, check updates from Traffic Control Units or official social media for road status before proceeding.

Sources

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