From 09-05-2026, 1600 hrs to 10-05-2026, 1600 hrs, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, in addition to the breakdown of 03 HMVs at Mehad, Seri and Nachlana, and the movement of 10 nomadic herds crossing Nachlana-Banihal.

Owing to ongoing pavement of old nomadic herds, traffic on the single-lane stretch from Marog to Kishtwari Pather is likely to slow down. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking.

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, movement of nomads towards valley as well as ongoing construction works between Ramban and Banihal which may cause inconvenience to commuters.

NH-44 (NHW)

Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs Passenger/HPSVs/Private Cars/HMVs (Food carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) viz from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline, overtaking, wrong lane driving will cause congestion. 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:

As per order issued by the SDM Chatroo vide No. SDM/C/2026-27/149-58 dated 05-05-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/KN/26-27/201-207 dated 01-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road maintenance agencies (NHIDCL) only LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed to ply from Srinagar towards Kishtwar via Daksum-Sinthan Top. These vehicles shall be allowed from Daksum between 1030 hrs to 1530 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut-off timings. TCU Jammu/Ramban/TCU Srinagar will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.

SSG ROAD

Subject to fair weather and good road condition, after receiving green signal from the road maintenance agencies, LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed to ply from Srinagar towards Kargil on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road. In view of the apprehension of avalanches along the Zojila axis, these vehicles shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil only after receiving green signal from the road maintenance agencies and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1030 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry and use anti-skid chains to gain more grip on the slippery road. TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will coordinate about the cut-off timings.

Mughal Road:

As per the orders issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DMS/ADM-PS/25-26/276-85 dated 22-04-2026 and the District Magistrate, Poonch vide No. DMPJ/376-91 dated 22-04-2026, and subject to fair weather and good road conditions, vehicular movement (LMVs followed by HMVs up to six tyres only) shall be allowed on Mughal Road from both sides, i.e., from Poonch towards Shopian vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimarh (Buffliaz) towards Shopian between 0900 hrs and 1700 hrs, and from Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 1000 hrs and 1700 hrs, after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (GREF). No vehicle shall be allowed after the cut-off timings. TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall inform all concerned regarding the cut-off timings.

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, 9419147732, 103)

Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103)

Ramban (9419093745, 1800-180-7043)

Udhampur (8491928625)

PCR Kishtwar (9906154100)

PCR Kargil (941902330, 9541902331)