Jammu Srinagar National Highway Update for 4th Jan 2026

TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 04-01-2026:

From 02-01-2026, 1600 hrs. to 03-01-2026, 1600 hrs., there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to single lane traffic at Banihal, Dewal, Nashri-Dalwas and between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, in addition to the breakdown of 03 HMVs on NH-44.
Passengers/LMVs operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu–Srinagar NHW during day time. Please avoid journey during night hours as the movement of HMVs between Nashri Tunnel and NAVYUG Tunnel may cause inconvenience to the commuters.
Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline; overtaking, wrong-lane driving will cause congestion.

NH-44 (NHW):
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs / Passenger / HPVs / Private Cars / HMVs (Good carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44) viz from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa.
TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding the road condition.

SFs Convoy Movement:
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44) viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa.
They shall move after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.

Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244:
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag road is closed for vehicular movement due to fresh snow accumulation.

SSG ROAD:
Subject to fair weather and good road condition (after receiving the clearance from BRO), only stranded vehicles at Sonamarg, LMVs followed by HMVs (upto 06 tyres) with Anti-skid chains shall be allowed towards Minamarg (Kargil) on Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri road.
Motorists are advised to carry anti-skid chain to gain more grip on the slippery road.
TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.
SFs Convoy plying from Srinagar to Kargil shall plan their movement in such a manner so that civil traffic doesn’t get disturbed.

Mughal Road:
Mughal Road is closed for vehicular movement due to fresh snow accumulation.

ADVISORY:
People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming status of the road from Traffic Control Units as under:

Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147332, 103

Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103

Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043

Udhampur: 8491928625

PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100

PCR Kargil: 9541902330, 9541902331