Jan 3, 2025 · KABUL, Afghanistan — The Salang Pass, a critical mountain crossing in northern Afghanistan, has been closed to traffic due to heavy snowfall, storms, and drastically reduced visibility, said Ashraf Haqshenas, Taliban spokesperson for Ministry of Public Works.

Jan 20, 2025 · Officials at the Ministry of Public Works under the Islamic Emirate reports that due to heavy snowfall and storms, the Salang Highway and several routes leading to the provinces of Ghazni, Maidan Wardak, Bamyan, Ghor, Daikundi, and Faryab have been closed to both cargo and passenger vehicles.

Snow depths in the Salang Pass have reached up to 116 centimeters (46 inches) in some areas, according to ministry spokesperson Ashraf Haqshenas. Every winter, heavy snowfall and poor infrastructure lead to the closure of key routes across Afghanistan, particularly in rural areas.

Mar 30, 2025 · With continued snowfall in many parts of the country, the Salang highway and some other highways in the provinces of Herat, Badghis, Ghor, Bamyan, Ghazni, and Daikundi have been blocked for traffic. Many roads in the districts of the mentioned provinces are also closed for traffic.

Jan 3, 2025 · Snow depths in the Salang Pass have reached up to 116 centimeters (46 inches) in some areas, according to ministry spokesperson Ashraf Haqshenas. Every winter, heavy snowfall and poor infrastructure lead to the closure of key routes …

Jan 12, 2019 · The Salang Pass, one of the country's main routes, was reopened to traffic after 16 hours of closure due to heavy snowfalls and avalanches on the southern side of the pass, local officials said Saturday.

Jan 18, 2025 · TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Salang highway, linking Afghanistan's capital Kabul to nine northern provinces, has been blocked due to heavy snowfalls, the Ministry of Public Work announced on Saturday.

Jan 5, 2025 · Multiple highways in Afghanistan, including Salang, the main highway linking the country's national capital, Kabul, to nine northern provinces, were inaccessible to traffic due to heavy...

Feb 26, 2024 · The Taliban Ministry of Public Works announced on Monday, February 26th, that the Salang pass, connecting northern Afghanistan with the capital Kabul and southern provinces, is closed to traffic due to heavy snowfalls and storms in the region.

Jun 3, 2024 · Snowfall and storms have led to the closure of the Salang Highway and several other routes in various provinces of the country. Some routes, including those in Ghor, Sar-e-Pul, Herat, and Bamyan, have been temporarily blocked due to heavy snowfall.