JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 23rd May 2026
From 21-05-2026, 1600 hrs to 22-05-2026, 1600 hrs, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwari Pathar, in addition to breakdown of 02 HMVs at Dalwas, and the movement of nomadic herds (crossing Nachlana–Banihal).
Owing to congestion and movement of nomadic herds, traffic on the single-lane stretch from Marog to Kishtwari Pathar is likely to remain slow. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking.
Passenger/LMV Operators Advisory :
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 may cause inconvenience to commuters.
NH-44 (NHW) :
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions:
LMVs, Passenger/HPSVs, Private Cars (Good Carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NHW.
Vehicles must strictly follow lane discipline.
Overtaking and wrong-lane driving will cause congestion.
Traffic Control Units (TCUs) at Ramban shall coordinate with TCU Banihal regarding road conditions.
Security Forces Convoy Movement
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions:
Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NHW.
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:
Traffic shall be allowed on Kishtwar–Sinthan Top–Daksum–Srinagar road between 0800 hrs to 1500 hrs.
Only LMVs and Passenger vehicles shall be allowed from both sides.
No vehicle shall be allowed after cut-off timing.
TCUs Kishtwar and Daksum shall monitor traffic.
SSG Road
As per order issued by the Divisional Commissioner:
LMVs shall be allowed from both sides on Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri road.
Vehicles shall be allowed from Kargil side towards Srinagar up to Minamarg and from Srinagar side towards Kargil up to Sonamarg.
No vehicle shall be allowed after cut-off timing.
HMVs shall be allowed only after confirming road status from TCUs.
TCUs Srinagar and Kargil will inform all concerned.
Mughal Road
As per orders issued by District Magistrates:
Subject to fair weather and road conditions, LMVs followed by HMVs (up to six tyres only) shall be allowed from both sides.
Traffic shall be allowed between Shopian and Poonch.
No vehicle shall be allowed after cut-off timings.
TCUs shall monitor traffic.
ADVISORY :
People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming the status of traffic control units:
Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2470550, 9419147732
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091
Ramban: 9419083745, 1800-70043
Udhampur: 8491928625
PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
PCR Kargil: 9541902331
