Jammu Srinagar NHW Traffic update 22 March 2024
TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
1. From 19-03-2024, 1700 hrs. to 20-03-2024, 1700 hrs., there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to breakdown of 04 HMVs and single lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, Panthyal, Nachlana, Shalgarhi etc. and poor surface condition of road at many places between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel.
2. Passengers/LMVs operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during day time. Please avoid journey during night hours as apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
3. Load carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are requested to load their vehicle as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters time to time as there is single lane traffic and poor condition …
TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
1. From 20-03-2024, 1700 hrs. to 21-03-2024, 1700 hrs., Jammu-Srinagar NHW remained blocked for 54 minutes due to repair work at Mehad. Slow movement was observed on NH-44 due to breakdown of 02 HMVs and single lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, Panthyal, Nachlana, Shalgarhi etc. and poor surface condition of road at many places between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel.
2. Passengers/LMVs operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during day time. Please avoid journey during night hours as apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
3. Load carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicle as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters time to time as there is single lane traffic and poor condition of road at Dalwas, Panthyal, Nachlana, Shalgarhi etc. on Jammu Srinagar NHW.
4. HMVs Operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. It is further requested that vehicle owners must double check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW.
5. HMVs with only 06 and 10 tyres shall be allowed to ply through Dhar road.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 22-03-2024:-
Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. However, HMVs shall be allowed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar after assessing the road condition.
Cut off timing for LMVs in view of single road at Dalwas:- (subject to change depending on road condition)
from Nagrota (Jammu) 0600 hrs to 1100 hrs
from Jakheni (Udhampur) 0700 hrs to 1200 hrs &
from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) 0600 hrs to 1100 hrs
No Vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing.
SFs Convoy Movement:-
Security Forces are advised/requested not to ply against advisory/traffic plan in view of possible traffic congestion because of narrow carriage way between Nashree and Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. Tomorrow they may ply from Jammu towards Srinagar after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.
SSG ROAD
Subject to fair weather and good road condition (after getting green signal from Road maintenance agencies) , only one way traffic for LMVs (Load carrier) from Kargil towards Srinagar shall be allowed on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road. These vehicles shall be allowed from Minamarg at 1000 hrs upto 1300 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry anti-skid chain to gain more grip on the slippery road. No vehicle shall be allowed without anti skid chain/after cut off timing . No movement of passenger vehicle shall be allowed on SSG Road till the road is fully operational.
Mughal Road:-
Mughal road is still blocked due to snow accumulation.
Bhaderwah-Chamba road:-
Bhaderwah-Chamba road is still blocked due to snow accumulation.
Kishtwar- Sinthan- Anantnag NH-244:-
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road is blocked due to fresh snowfall.
ADVISORY:-
People are advised to undertake journey on NH-44 only after confirming status of the road from Traffic control units as under:-
• Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191- 2740550, 9419147732, 103)
• Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103)
• Ramban (9419993745, 1800-180-7043)
• Udhampur (8491928625)
• PCR Kishtwar (9906154100) for status of Sinthan Road
