JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 19th May 2026

From 17-05-2026, 1600 hrs to 18-05-2026, 1600 hrs, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwari Patthar, in addition to breakdown of an HMV at Magarkote and the movement of 12 nomadic herds crossing Nachlana-Banihal.

Owing to ongoing movement of 02 nomadic herds, traffic on the single-lane stretch from Marog to Kishtwari Patthar is likely to slow down. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking.

Passengers/LMV operators are advised to prefer journeys on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to apprehension of shooting stones/landslides, movement of nomads towards valley, and ongoing breakdown clearance work on NH-44 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 (Good Carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) via 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) 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/26-27/21-207 dated 01-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road Maintenance agencies (NHDCL), 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 timing. TCU Jammu/Ramban/TCU Srinagar will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.

SSG Road

As per order issued by the DIVCOM Kashmir vide No. DivCom/Dev/100/2026/4392-4410 dated 14-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs shall be allowed to ply from both sides on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road, i.e., from Srinagar towards Kargil and vice-versa. These vehicles shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil and from Minamarg towards Srinagar only after receiving green signal from the road maintenance agencies up to 1300 hrs. However, HMVs shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1200 hrs and 1500 hrs, and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1500 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry and use 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 moving from Srinagar towards Kargil shall plan its movement in such a manner that it shall cross Minamarg by 1700 hrs.

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. DMP/JJ/76-91 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 and vice-versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimarh (Bafliaz) 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 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 (0191-2459408, 0191-2470550, 9419147732, 103)

Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807001, 103)

Ramban (9419993745, 1800-180-7043)

Udhampur (8491928625)

PCR Kishtwar (9906153400)

PCR Kargil (9541900231, 9541902331)