India, May 12 -- The 250km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained blocked for the second consecutive day on Monday after mudslides at multiple stretches damaged the road, including a road collapse, in Ramban district. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is engaged in restoration efforts.

"Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) is still blocked. Restoration work is going on. Commuters are advised not to travel on NH-44 till the road is clear," said a traffic police officer.

He advised commuters to check the status of the road at TCU Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103), Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103), Ramban (9419993745, 1800-180-7043) and Udhampur (8491928625).

Long queues of vehicles, including tru...