Salang highway closed for cargo vehicles

CHARIKAR (Pajhwok): The Salang Highway that links Kabul with northern provinces was closed for cargo vehicles on Saturday due to icy and slippery condition of the road, an official said.

SamiullahWalizada , Salang Pass’s maintenance in-charge, said without cargo vehicles, other vehicles could travel on the highway in compliance with traffic regulations.

According to the Department of Preservation and Maintenance, a 45-km portion of the 108km long highway has icy condition and the temperature in Salang is minus 19 degrees Celsius.

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