JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 22nd June 2026
NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar National Highway)
From 20-06-2026, 1600 hrs to 21-06-2026, 1600 hrs, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, along with the breakdown of 02 HMVs at Nachlana and Monkey Morh.
Passengers/LMV operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu–Srinagar NHW during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stones/landslides and ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.
NH-44 Traffic Movement
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs, Passenger Vehicles, Private Cars and HMVs (Goods Carriers) shall be allowed to ply from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44), i.e., from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa.
Commuters are advised to strictly follow lane discipline. Overtaking and wrong-lane driving may cause congestion. TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall coordinate the movement.
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 (NH-44), i.e., Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa.
They shall move only after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244
As per orders issued by the SDM Chatroo vide No. SDM/C/2026-27/270-78 dated 24-05-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/KNG/26-27/206 dated 25-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions:
LMVs, Passenger Vehicles and Private Cars shall be allowed to ply from both sides on Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road.
These vehicles shall be allowed to move from PP Parana and Daksum between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs.
HMVs up to six tyres and HPSVs (seating capacity up to 30 passengers only) shall be allowed to ply from Kishtwar towards Srinagar.
These vehicles shall be allowed to move from PP Parana between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs.
No vehicle shall be allowed after the cut-off timing.
TCU Jammu/Ramban and TCU Srinagar shall inform all concerned regarding the cut-off timings.
SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri Road)
As per the order issued by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir vide No. DivCom/Dev/100/2026/4292-4410 dated 14-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions:
LMVs shall be allowed to ply from both sides on Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri Road, i.e., Srinagar towards Kargil and vice versa.
Vehicles shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil and from Minamarg towards Srinagar only after receiving a green signal from road maintenance agencies, up to 1300 hrs.
HMVs shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1200 hrs and 1700 hrs.
No vehicle shall be allowed after 1700 hrs.
Motorists are advised to carry and use anti-skid chains to gain better grip on slippery roads.
TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil shall inform all concerned about the cut-off timings.
Security Forces convoys moving on the SSG Road shall plan their movement in such a manner that civil traffic is not disturbed.
Mughal Road
As per the orders issued by:
District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DMS/ADM-PS/25-26/276-85 dated 22-04-2026
District Magistrate, Poonch vide No. DMP/1/376-91 dated 22-04-2026
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.
From Chandimarh (Buffliaz) towards Shopian: 0900 hrs to 1700 hrs.
From Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch: 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs.
Movement shall be allowed only 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 journeys only after confirming the road status from Traffic Control Units:
📍 Jammu:
0191-2450048
0191-2740550
9419147732
103
📍 Srinagar:
0194-2450022
2465306
18001807001
103
📍 Ramban:
01998-3745
1800-180-7043
📍 Udhampur:
8491928625
📍 PCR Kishtwar:
9906154100
📍 PCR Kargil:
9541902330
0541902331
