Jammu-Srinagar Highway Traffic Advisory 4th Nov 2026,NH-44, SSG Road, & Travel Guidelines

From 02-11-2026, 1600 hrs to 03-11-2026, 1600 hrs, very slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single lane, undulating & uneven surface of the road at Dalwas, Udhampur as well as the single-lane stretch between Marog and Kisharwari Pather, in addition to the breakdown of 04 vehicles between Ramban and Nachlana and the movement of 01 nomadic herd (crossing Banihal-Nachlana).

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

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 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 Digdo-Khooni Nallah axis on Jammu-Srinagar NHW, the movement of Kashmir bound oil & gas tankers shall remain restricted on this stretch during daytime in between 0700 hrs to 1900 hrs as the movement of tankers loaded with inflammable material is restricted through tunnels. As such the movement of tankers shall be allowed between 1900 hrs after 1700 hrs upto 0500 hrs. Tanker operators are advised to plan their travel accordingly in order to avoid any inconvenience and for their safety.

Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable stock are advised to load their vehicle 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.

HMVs 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 halting between Ramban and Banihal especially near landslide/shooting stone area.

TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 04-11-2026

Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)

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

ArvS/FCs Convey Movement :

Subject to fair weather and good road condition, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) viz Jammu towards Srinagar 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. SDMC/2026-27/578-86 dated 09-07-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDMK/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 Srinagar and vice versa on Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag Road. These vehicles shall be allowed to move from PA Parnata towards Anantnag between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs and from Dakum 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. DivCom/Dev/1002026/4392-4410 dated 14-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs shall be allowed to ply from both sides on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari 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) upto 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.

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 i.e. from Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimarh (Baffliaz) towards Shopian and from Heerpora (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/PS-26/2731-31 dated 03-07-2026, TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall inform all concerned regarding the cut-off timings.

ADVISORY :-

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

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