TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU / SRINAGAR

TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 22-01-2026

NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar)

From 20-01-2026 (1600 hrs) to 21-01-2026 (1600 hrs), slow movement was observed on NH-44 due to:

Single-lane traffic at Banihal, Dewal, Nashri-Dalwas and Marog

Breakdown of HMVs on NH-44

Passenger/LMV operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu–Srinagar NHW during daytime.

Night travel should be avoided due to apprehension of shooting stones/landslides and ongoing construction between Ramban and Banihal.

Commuters must follow lane discipline; overtaking and wrong-lane driving will cause congestion.

NH-44 (NHW) – Traffic Plan

(Subject to fair weather and better road conditions)

LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars)

Allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NH-44

Jammu → Srinagar

Srinagar → Jammu

Coordination with TCU Ramban required.

HMVs (Good Carriers)

Allowed from both sides on NH-44

Jammu → Srinagar and vice-versa

Movement subject to coordination with TCU Ramban.

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 movement between 1100 hrs – 1500 hrs

Motorists advised to carry anti-skid chains

TCU Srinagar & PCR Kargil will inform about cut-off timing.

SFS convoy from Srinagar to Kargil to plan movement so that civil traffic is not disturbed.

Mughal Road

Subject to fair weather and road condition, after green signal from GREF:

LMVs Passenger/Private Cars with anti-skid chains allowed

From Srinagar → Poonch

Via Chandimarg (Baffliaz) → Shopian → Herpora

Timings: 1030 hrs to 1430 hrs

No vehicle allowed after cut-off timing

TCU Jammu & TCU Srinagar will inform concerned authorities.

ADVISORY

People are advised to undertake journey 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