TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR

From 27-10-2026, 1600 hrs to 28-10-2026, 1600 hrs, very low traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single lane, construction and the ongoing four-laning of the road at Digdol, Khooni Nallah and other stretches between Ramban and Banihal. In addition to the breakdown of a vehicle between Ramban and Ramboo, traffic movement was delayed due to ongoing road construction and shooting stones.

Owing to ongoing movement of national tankers, traffic on the single-lane stretch from Marog to Khanyar Pather is likely to slow down. Commuters are advised to follow traffic rules and avoid overtaking.

In view of the move of forces and to facilitate the smooth and hassle-free movement of the convoy of Secretariat employees from Srinagar to Jammu, no movement of up HMVs (goods carriers) from Jammu to Udhampur towards Srinagar shall be allowed on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) on 30-10-2026 (Saturday) and 01-11-2026 (Sunday). Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, movement of LMVs from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa shall be allowed as per the schedule.

Furthermore, no goods carriers (HMVs/LMVs) shall be allowed to proceed from Jakhani (Udhampur) towards Ramban, Banihal, Srinagar etc., or from Jammu towards Banihal, Ramban, Udhampur, etc., after 0800 hrs on 31st October, 2026 (Saturday) night of 30/31st October, 2026 and 1st November, 2026 (effective night of 31st October/1st November, 2026). Goods carriers from Srinagar towards Jammu shall travel as per the schedule issued by the traffic authorities accordingly.

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

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, movement of HMVs from valley as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal which may cause inconvenience to commuters.

In view of working works being undertaken by NHAI on Digdol-Khooni Nallah axis on Jammu-Srinagar NHW, the movement of Kashmir-bound oil and gas tankers shall remain restricted on this stretch during the daytime of 07-11-2026. The movement of Kashmir-bound oil tankers loaded with inflammable material is restricted through tunnels. As such, the movement of tankers of the above load category shall be allowed only after 1700 hrs and up to 0700 hrs, as per the traffic authorities.

Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) operators carrying fresh perishable stock are advised to load their vehicle as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time as the apprehension of shooting stones/landslides as well as ongoing construction works between Ramban and Banihal may hamper the movement of goods carriers.

HMV operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. 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 NHW.

Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary halts between Ramban and Banihal especially near landslide/shooting stone areas.

TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 28-10-2026

Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)

Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars/Good carriers) shall be allowed from Jammu towards Srinagar and Srinagar towards Jammu from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline, avoid overtaking, and refrain from causing traffic congestion while driving.

Amarnath Yatra Movement: Srinagar to Kishtwar movement – subject to traffic regulation. Forces convoys shall be allowed to move after confirmation of the status of NHW from TCU Jammu and vice-versa. 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 vide No. SDM/CHATROO/78-86 dated 09-07-2025 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/KOK/2025-26/4873-88 dated 09-07-2025, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road Maintenance agencies (NH-244), LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars) shall be allowed to ply from both sides via Kishtwar towards Srinagar and vice versa on 30-10-2026. Amarnath Yatra shall be allowed to move between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs from Jammu towards Srinagar between 0900 hrs and 1500 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 Divisional Commissioner Kashmir vide No. DivCom/SSG/2026/3942-44/10 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. from Srinagar towards Kargil and vice versa. There will be clear timing from Srinagar towards Kargil from 0700 hrs to 1300 hrs and from Kargil towards Srinagar from 1300 hrs to 1700 hrs. However, HMVs shall be allowed to move from Srinagar towards Srinagar between 1200 hrs and 1600 hrs and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1600 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry sufficient fuel as they may get stuck in the slippery road. TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.

SSG road may be closed due to snow and poor road conditions in the upper reaches.

Mughal Road (NH-701A) :

Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (GREF), vehicular movement (LMVs followed by HMVs up to ten tyres only) shall be allowed to ply on Mughal Road from both sides from Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimarh (Bufliaz) towards Shopian and from Shopian towards Poonch, subject to good road conditions and the prescribed cut-off time. 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/2025/26/271-321 dated 03-07-2025, the Mughal Road shall remain open from both sides according to the cut-off timings.

ADVISORY :-

People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming the status of the road from Traffic Control Units as under:-

Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191-2549917, 103)

Srinagar (0194-2450022, 0194-2455169, 0194-2455190)

Ramban (9419993745, 01998-266790)

Udhampur (8491928625)

PCR Kishtwar (9419203330, 941902331)