Pakistan, July 18 -- RAWALPINDI - A landslide near Salgran on Thursday forced the closure of the Rawalpindi-Murree-Kashmir Road for all types of traffic, causing major disruption for travelers heading to the hills. Authorities have urged the public to take alternate routes while cleanup efforts are underway.

Chief Traffic Officer Murree, Waseem Akhtar, advised tourists and locals to use the Murree Expressway instead when traveling from Rawalpindi or Islamabad to Murree. This alternate route remains open and safe for travel, especially during the ongoing rainy weather.

To manage the traffic flow, diversions have been set up at several key locations, including 17 Mile Toll Plaza, Bawar, Bansara Gali, Jhika Gali, and Lower Topa. Officers a...