Jammu Srinagar National Highway Update for 20th Jan 2026
TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU / SRINAGAR
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 20-01-2026
NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar)
From 18-01-2026 (1600 hrs) to 19-01-2026 (1600 hrs), slow movement was observed on NH-44 due to:
Single-lane traffic at Banihal, Dewal, Nashri-Dalwas, Marog and Kishtwar Pather
Breakdown of 03 HMV trucks on NH-44
Passenger LMVs are advised to prefer Jammu–Srinagar NHW during daytime.
Night travel should be avoided due to risk of shooting stones/landslides and ongoing construction between Ramban and Banihal.
Commuters must follow lane discipline; overtaking and wrong-lane driving will cause congestion.
Traffic Plan (Subject to fair weather & better road conditions)
LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars)
Allowed from both sides on NH-44
Jammu → Srinagar
Srinagar → Jammu
HMVs (Trucks / Heavy Vehicles)
Allowed from Jammu towards Srinagar only
Coordination with TCU Ramban required before movement.
SFS Convoy Movement
Subject to fair weather and good road condition.
Security Forces vehicles allowed from both sides on NH-44 after confirming road status from TCU Ramban.
Kishtwar – Sinthan – Anantnag (NH-244)
Road closed for vehicular movement due to fresh snow accumulation.
SSG Road
Subject to fair weather and road condition, after green signal from BRO:
Traffic allowed from Srinagar to Kargil via Sonamarg–Gumri Road
LMVs allowed
HMVs allowed up to 06 tyres
Anti-skid chains compulsory for Sonamarg → Kargil (1100–1500 hrs)
Motorists advised to carry anti-skid chains
TCU Srinagar & TCU Kargil will inform about cut-off timing.
Mughal Road
Subject to fair weather and road condition, after green signal from Road Maintenance Agencies (GREF):
LMVs / Passenger / Private Cars with Anti-skid chains allowed
From Shopian → Poonch
Via Chandimarg (Baffliaz) between 1030 hrs – 1430 hrs
No vehicle allowed after cut-off timing
TCU Jammu & TCU Srinagar will inform concerned authorities.
ADVISORY
Travel only after confirming road status from Traffic Control Units.
Traffic Control Unit Contacts:
Jammu: 0191-2459084, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043
Udhampur: 8491928625
PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
PCR Kargil: 9541902330, 9541902331
