Cleared of snow, Salang highway reopens for traffic

CHARIKAR (Pajhwok): The Salang highway that connects Kabul with northern provinces has been reopened for traffic after a halt to heavy snowfall and storms.

Qazi Obaidullah Obaid, highway maintenance commander, told Pajhwok Afghan News the road had been closed due to heavy snowfall and snowstorms.

However, he added, the highway was reopened after it was cleared of snow.

In the winter, traveling the highway is dangerous for passengers due to heavy snow and cold weather conditions.

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