Srinagar, Sept. 17 -- Traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu nationalhighwayhas remained suspended for many days now. Hundreds of trucks carrying fruits, vegetables, and essentials have remained stranded on thehighwayfor days. Thehighwayis in a dilapidated state, particularly the 300-meter stretch between Nashri and Udhampur, after recent rains triggered landslides. Srinagar-Jammu national highway, also known as NH 44, passes through steep mountains and is prone to landslides. Sensing the gravity of the situation, the government had started a road-widening project in 2011. A 4-lane, 2.35 km bypass was commissioned early this year. Built at an estimated cost of Rs 224.44 crore, the bypass features 4 viaducts spanning 1,513 meters and 3 culverts, ef...