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JAMMU: With improvement in weather conditions, the authorities have stepped up efforts to restore the strategically important Jammu-Srinagar national highway which has remained closed for vehicular traffic since Thursday due to multiple landslides along the Banihal-Ramban stretch, officials said. "Weather is likely to remain mainly dry throughout the state till February 5 (evening). "Fresh landslides occurred overnight at several places including Anokhi fall, Digdole and Panthiyal. "The blockade due to landslides at various places including Nachlana, Gangroo, Seri and Battery Cheshma were also cleared, while efforts are on to clear the blockade at other paces," the official said, “the road is likely to be made ready for traffic by late afternoon. "However, he said only stranded vehicles will be allowed to move towards their destinations after the completion of the ongoing clearance operation.The weatherman said dry conditions are likely to prevail till February 5, However, a spell of rain and snow has been predicted under the influence of western disturbance from February 5 evening..