Jammu-Srinagar Highway Traffic Advisory 25th Oct 2026,NH-44, SSG Road, & Travel Guidelines

TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR

From 23-10-2026, 1600 hrs to 24-10-2026, 1600 hrs, very slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane, undulating and uneven surface of the road at Dhalwas and Nashri Tunnel. In addition to this, traffic movement was observed to be slow between Marog and Kishtwari Pather. In addition to the breakdown of 03 vehicles between Nashri and Ramban and the movement of 04 nomadic herds (crossing Banihal-Nashri).

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

Traffic managed on regulated manner at Dhalwas, Udhampur on NH-44 due to single lane about 30–40 Mtrs.

Passengers/LVM operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NH during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stones/landslides, movement of nomads from valley as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal which may cause inconvenience to commuters.

In view of widening works being undertaken by NHAI on Digdol-Khooni Nallah axis on Jammu-Srinagar NH-44, the movement of Kashmir-bound oil tankers shall remain restricted on this stretch during daytime between 0700 hrs to 1900 hrs as the movement of tankers loaded with inflammable material is restricted through tunnels. As such, the movement of empty tankers shall be allowed from 1700 hrs to 0600 hrs. Tanker operators are advised to plan their travel accordingly in order to avoid any inconvenience and for their safety.

Goods carrier (HMV) operators carrying fresh perishable stock are advised to load their vehicles as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters time to time as there is apprehension of shooting stones/landslides as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal which may cause inconvenience to commuters.

JAMMU-Srinagar NH-44: Movement is requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journey on Jammu-Srinagar NH-44. It is further requested that vehicle owners must double check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking journey on Jammu-Srinagar NH.

Commuters are requested to avoid unnecessary halting between Ramban and Banihal especially near landslide/shooting stone area.

TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 25-10-2026

Jammu-Srinagar NH-44

Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs Passenger/Private Cars/HMVs (Good carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NH-44, viz. from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. Commuters are advised to follow the discipline, overtaking, wrong lane driving will cause congestion. TCU Ramban/Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding the need of traffic.

Army/SF Convoy Movement

Subject to fair weather and good road condition, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 via Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. They shall move after confirming the status of NH from TCU Ramban.

Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244

As per order issued by the SDM Chatroo vide No. SDM/2026/278-578-58 dated 09-07-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/KNG/2025-26/487-88 dated 09-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road Maintenance Agencies (NHIDCL), LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed to ply from both sides viz. Kishtwar towards Sinthan and vice-versa on Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road. These vehicles shall be allowed to move from Panyar towards Anantnag between 0900 hrs and 1600 hrs and from Daksum towards Kishtwar between 0900 hrs and 1600 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 DVCOM Kashmir vide No. DVCOM/Dev/2028/432-4410 dated 14-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMWs shall be allowed to ply from both sides on Srinagar-Gumri 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 Minamarg towards Srinagar between 1200 hrs and 1700 hrs, and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1700 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.

SSG Road may also be affected by snowfall, and traffic shall be planned in such a manner that civic traffic is not disturbed.

Mughal Road (NH-701A)

Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (NHIDCL), LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars) followed by HMVs up to 10 tonnes only shall be allowed to ply on Mughal Road from both sides, i.e. from Poonch towards Shopian and vice-versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimarh (Buffliaz) towards Shopian and from Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 0700 hrs and 1800 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed to proceed after the prescribed cut-off timings. As per the orders issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DM/ADM/PS-2/2023/21-31 dated 03-07-2026, 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 status of the road from Traffic Control Units as under:

Jammu: 0191-2450022, 0191-2740550, 9419147733, 103

Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 0194-2485390, 18001807043, 103

Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043

Udhampur: 01992-270189

PCR Kishtwar: 9599640230, 95410233

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