JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 13 May 2026
From 11-05-2026, 1600 hrs to 12-05-2026, 1600 hrs, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single lane conditions between Marog and Kishwarah.
In addition to the breakdown of two HMV’s at Panthyal and Digdole, and the movement of 14 nomadic herds, traffic on the single-lane stretch from Qazigund to Banihal remained slow down. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking.
Passengers/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 between Ramban and Banihal which may cause inconvenience to commuters.
NH-44 (NHW)
Subject to fair weather and better road condition, LMVs Passenger/HPS/Private Cars/HMVs (Goods carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) via Banihal 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) via 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/KNG/26-27/201-207 dated 01-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road Maintenance agencies (NHDC Ltd), 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 0830 hrs to 1530 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cutoff timing. TCU Jammu/Ramban shall coordinate with concerned authorities.
SSG ROAD :
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, after receiving green signal from the road maintenance agencies, LMVs shall be allowed by HMVs shall be allowed to ply from Srinagar towards Kargil on Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri road. In view of 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 anti-skid chain to negotiate the icy patches. TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will coordinate about the cutoff timing.
SFs Convoy :
Convoy from Srinagar towards Kargil shall plan their movement in such a manner so as to cross Traffic Point Digdole by daylight.
Mughal Road :
As per the orders issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DMS/ADM/SPS/26/2026 dated 22-04-2026 and the District Magistrate, Poonch vide No. DMP/JDR/96-91 dated 25-04-2026, 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 and vice-versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Charingah (Baffliaz) towards Shopian between 0900 hrs and 1700 hrs, and from Poonch (Shopian) towards Poonch between 1000 hrs and 1700 hrs, after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (GREF). No vehicle shall be allowed after cutoff timings. TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall inform all concerned regarding the cutoff timings.
ADVISORY :
People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming status of the road from Traffic Control Units as under:
Jammu (0191-2450048, 0191-2740550, 9419174732, 103)
Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2458360, 18001807091, 103)
Ramban (9419983745, 1800-180-7043)
Udhampur (8491982825)
PCR Kishtwar (9906514109)
PCR Kargil (9541902231)
