In Jammu and Kashmir, the Kashmir Divisional Commissioner  yesterday directed the opening of the Mughal road for downward traffic from today to facilitate the transportation of fresh-fruits along the historic road connecting Srinagar and Jammu.<br />'' <br />'' As per the notification, the Administrative Head of Kashmir Division Pandurang Pole notified for the information of general public and fruit growers that the Mughal road is being declared open for downward vehicular traffic exclusively for transportation of fresh fruits viz-a-viz Cherry, Peach, Apricot to outside state from today.<br />'' <br />'' However, no passenger vehicular movement whatsoever would be allowed on the road. It shall be ensured that vehicles should be preferably 4×4 or mechanically sound and should not be overloaded and carry loads shall be well within the permissible tonnage. Each vehicle shall have one driver and a conductor only. The Timing of movement of trucks will be 11 A. M. to 04 P.M.<br />'' <br />'' District authorities will also consider weather advisory on a daily basis before allowing the traffic movement and all the advisories issued by the authorities from time-to-time regarding mitigation of COVID-19 will have to be strictly followed in letter & spirit.<br />'' <br />''  <br />