JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 4th July 2026
Traffic Advisory
From: 02-07-2026, 1600 hrs
To: 03-07-2026, 1200 hrs
During the last 24 hours, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to maintenance work between Marog and Mehad, in addition to the breakdown of an HM vehicle.
After assessing the latest traffic movement and local commuter requirements, passenger vehicle traffic will be allowed to ply on NH-44 in both directions.
Passenger/LMV operators are advised to prefer travel on Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to the possibility of shooting stones, landslides, and ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal and on NH-144A. Such conditions may cause inconvenience to commuters.
Goods carriers (HMVs) operating from Jammu should ensure that they are released only after 0800 hrs or as advised by the Traffic Police Headquarters so that HMVs can be allowed to ply on alternate days only.
Fruit growers and load carriers (HMVs/LMVs) carrying fresh perishable items are advised to load and park their vehicles at the designated place and ensure sufficient fuel before undertaking the journey on Jammu–Srinagar NH-44.
Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary halts between Ramban and Banihal, especially near landslide and shooting stone-prone areas.
Traffic Plan & Advisory for 04-07-2026
NH-44
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, SANJY Convoy, passenger/private cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 via the Navyug Tunnel towards Srinagar and vice versa.
However, HMVs (load carriers) shall be allowed on alternate days.
Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026
Please refer to Yatra Advisory No. 02 dated 30-06-2026.
Cut-off Timings for LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars)
To be released from:
Nagrota (Jammu): 0500 hrs to 1200 hrs
Jakheni (Udhampur): 0600 hrs to 1300 hrs
Qazigund: 0700 hrs to 1230 hrs
Traffic Control Units and all field officers shall inform the general public regarding the advisory and cut-off timings. No vehicle shall be allowed to move after the notified cut-off timings.
HMVs / Load Carriers
Subject to fair weather, better road conditions and assessment of the prevailing traffic situation on NH-44, HMVs shall be allowed to move from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar.
However, no HMV shall be allowed to move after 1000 hrs.
Traffic Police at Udhampur shall coordinate with the Traffic Control Unit, Ramban before releasing HMVs.
In view of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, priority shall be given to trucks carrying fresh perishable goods on NH-44.
NH-144A (Jammu–Poonch Road)
Movement of convoys on NH-144A shall be regulated according to the directions issued by the concerned authorities.
Mughal Road
As per the orders issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian, LMVs shall be allowed to ply from Herpora towards Shopian and Dubjan towards Buffliaz on designated timings, subject to weather and road conditions.
Heavy Motor Vehicles shall not be permitted unless specifically notified.
Advisory
People are advised to keep themselves updated regarding the latest traffic situation from the following Traffic Control Units:
Traffic Control Unit Jammu
Traffic Control Unit Srinagar
Traffic Control Unit Ramban
Traffic Control Unit Udhampur
Traffic Control Unit Kishtwar
Traffic Control Unit Shopian
Motorists are requested to follow all instructions issued by the Traffic Police and drive carefully, especially in landslide-prone areas.
