CHARIKAR - The busy Salang Highway, linking Kabul with northern parts of the country, has been closed for heavy traffic as a result of snowfall, an official said on Wednesday.
Samiullah, the highway maintenance commander, told Pajhwok Afghan News the snowfall was started on Tuesday night and strong winds lashed the Salang highway.
He said the highway was closed for cargo trucks the small vehicles were allowed to travel.
In the winter, traveling the highway is dangerous for passengers due to heavy snow and cold weather. (Pajhwok)