Jammu-Srinagar Highway Traffic Advisory 31th Oct 2026,NH-44, SSG Road, & Travel Guidelines

TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR

From 29-10-2026, 1600 hrs to 30-10-2026, 1600 hrs, very slow traffic was observed on NH-44 due to single lane movement in uphill direction in some stretches of the road. Udhampur was [unclear] between Nashri and [unclear]. In addition to the breakdown of 04 vehicles between Marog and [unclear] and the movement of 04 nominal vehicles (crossing Banihal-Nashri).

Owing to ongoing movement of nomadic herds, traffic on the single-lane stretch from Marog to Kishtwar Patni and the movement of 04 nominal vehicles at [unclear] traffic was observed.

In view of the Move of Officers and to facilitate the smooth and hassle-free movement of the convoy of Secretariat employees from Srinagar to Jammu, no movement of up Hill/NMV’s goods carriers from Jammu/Udhampur towards Srinagar shall be allowed on the Jammu-Srinagar NH (NH-44) on 31-10-2026 (Saturday) and 01-11-2026 (Sunday). However, down traffic from Srinagar towards Jammu shall be allowed on 31-10-2026 (Saturday) and 01-11-2026 (Sunday) as per the overall traffic management strategy.

Further, Srinagar, etc. orders (NH-44) towards Banihal, Ramban, Udhampur, Jammu, [unclear], [unclear], [unclear], and Patnitop, etc. (other than on NH-44) vehicles carrying goods of essential commodities and for movement of public transport vehicles shall be allowed to move in a regulated manner at designated locations as per traffic management plan.

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

Passenger/LMV operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NH during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stone/landslide, movement of nomadic 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 NH-44 on [unclear], Khani Bal near Jammu-Srinagar NH, movement of NH-44 vehicles towards Banihal and Srinagar shall be restricted during the hours of 0700 hrs to 1500 hrs as the movement of traffic towards Srinagar may result in traffic congestion at [unclear]. The commuters are advised to plan their journey accordingly and follow traffic rules and regulations for their own safety.

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

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

TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 31-10-2026 :

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)

Subject to fair weather and NH-44 road conditions, LMV’s Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NH (NH-44) via Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. However, HMV’s (load carriers) shall be allowed from Udhampur towards Jammu in a regulated manner after full capacity of respective carriages from Chenani. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline, overtaking, wrong lane driving may cause congestion. TCU Jammu-Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding the road condition.

Amarnath Yatra Movement :

Security Forces are advised/requested not to ply against advisory traffic plan in view of the move of offices from Srinagar to Jammu and possible traffic congestion because of narrow carriage way between Ramban and Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar NH. Tomorrow they may ply from Srinagar towards Jammu 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/2026/275-78-56 dated 09-07-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/2025-458/88 dated 09-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from NHIDCL, vehicles plying between Doda and Kishtwar towards Patnitop shall be allowed to move in regulated manner.

From Poonch towards Anantnag between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs, and from Jammu towards Kishtwar between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs, and from Doda towards Kishtwar between 0900 hrs and 1600 hrs. TCU Jammu/Ramban shall remain in touch with TCU Ramban and TCU Kishtwar.

SSG ROAD :

As per order issued by the DDC Kishtwar vide No. DDC/Kishtwar/2026/09-4410 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. 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, HMV shall be allowed to move from Minamarg towards Srinagar between 1200 hrs and 1600 hrs, and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1600 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry sufficient fuel and ensure proper road worthiness for their journey and follow all traffic rules.

Mughal Road (NH-701A) :

Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (GREF), vehicles shall be allowed to ply from both sides. The vehicles shall be allowed to move from Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimarh (Bafliaz) towards Shopian and from 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. DMS/ADM/2026/276-31 dated 03-07-2026, traffic and all vehicles shall remain under the control of the concerned agencies.

ADVISORY :

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

Jammu (0191-2450022, 2453912, 0191-2547702, 103)

Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2453915, 18001807091, 103)

Ramban (9419993745, 1800-180-7043)

Udhampur (01992-270089)

PCR Kishtwar (9541923050, 9541923051)

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