Temporary Closure on Jammu-Srinagar Highway for Bijbehara Airstrip Test

The upcoming trial run of an aircraft on the Bijbehara emergency landing strip has led to a temporary traffic closure on the Wanpoh-Sangam stretch of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. Here’s a summary:

• Reason for closure: Trial landing and takeoff of an aircraft on the Bijbehara emergency landing strip.
• Location: Wanpoh-Sangam stretch of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
• Start time: Later on Monday (today, April 1st, 2024).
• Duration: Not specified, but expect delays.

Alternative route: Traffic will be diverted from Wanpoh to Sangam to bypass the emergency landing strip.

Additional information:

• The 3.5-kilometer emergency landing strip was completed in late 2023 and can be used by fighter jets and other aircraft in case of emergencies.
• Security has been heightened around the landing strip.