Traffic in Chenani-Nashri tunnel restored after 4 hours

The movement of vehicles inside Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, also known as Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel was restored after remaining suspended for around 4 hours on Friday due to power shutdown, officials said.

Officials told that traffic inside the Tunnel was suspended due to a power shutdown.

He said last evening Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu had informed that the power supply to Ramban, Chenani-Nashri Tunnel and adjoining areas shall remain affected from 12 noon to 3 pm.

He said the power restoration work was started and continued for four hours, following which the traffic movement was resumed.

Meanwhile, SP Ramban, Mohita Sharma in a Tweet said: “NH 44 UPDATE: Traffic resumed from Chenani Nashri tunnel.”