JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 17th July 2026
Traffic Advisory
Date: 16-07-2026
Time Issued: 18:07 hrs
From 16-07-2026, 1800 hrs to 17-07-2026, 1800 hrs, NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar National Highway) remained blocked due to a landslide near T2/T5 Tunnel. Restoration work is underway by the concerned agencies.
After the cut-off timings, the inter-district movement of local commuters within the Jammu and Kashmir region shall be facilitated up to 2000 hrs in a regulated manner. Passengers and LMVs are advised to travel only after confirming the road status from the Traffic Control Unit.
Important Advisory
Local commuters travelling in private vehicles towards Srinagar are advised to use the old road via Jawahar Tunnel to avoid congestion at Lamber/Banihal.
Commuters travelling to Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Banihal and adjoining areas should also use the old road via Patnitop because movement through NH-44 may be slow due to heavy traffic.
Passenger LMVs and other light vehicles should travel during daylight hours only.
Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) should avoid unnecessary movement during the day and follow the instructions issued by the Traffic Police.
Goods carriers (HMVs) are advised to travel in a single lane and avoid overtaking.
Vehicles carrying perishable commodities will be given priority.
Movement of vehicles may be suspended if weather conditions deteriorate or due to landslides/road maintenance.
Traffic Plan for 17-07-2026
Jammu–Srinagar NH-44
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions:
LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars) will be allowed from both sides of the highway.
HMVs (Load Carriers) will be allowed in a regulated manner after assessing road conditions.
Movement will be controlled by the Traffic Police depending on road clearance and weather.
Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026
As per the Traffic Advisory:
Cut-off Timing
Vehicles carrying Yatris shall follow these timings:
Nagrota (Jammu): 0400 hrs to 1200 hrs
Jakheni (Udhampur): 0700 hrs to 1300 hrs
Qazigund: 1100 hrs to 1700 hrs
No vehicle carrying Yatris shall be allowed beyond the designated cut-off timings.
HMVs / Load Carriers
Subject to road conditions:
Load carriers will be permitted on NH-44 as per traffic regulation.
Vehicles must maintain lane discipline.
Overloaded vehicles will not be allowed.
Movement of HMVs may be restricted depending upon weather and restoration work.
Army Convoys
Movement of Army convoys will be regulated in coordination with the Civil Administration and Traffic Police. Civilian traffic may be halted temporarily during convoy movement.
Mughal Road (Shopian–Poonch)
Subject to fair weather:
LMVs and passenger vehicles will be allowed from both directions.
Heavy vehicles shall follow instructions issued by the Traffic Police and Road Maintenance Agencies.
SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri)
Subject to fair weather and road conditions:
Vehicles will be allowed after confirmation from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
Commuters are advised to confirm the status before starting their journey.
Public Advisory
People are advised to confirm the latest road status before starting their journey from the following Traffic Control Units:
Srinagar Traffic Control Unit: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
Ramban Traffic Control Unit: 9419993745, 18001807043
Udhampur Traffic Control Unit: 8491928625
PCR Kashmir: 0194-2459048, 2452131
