Jammu-Srinagar Highway Traffic Advisory 14th Nov 2026, NH-44, SSG Road, & Travel Guidelines

TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR

From 12-11-2026, 1600 hrs to 13-11-2026, 1600 hrs, very slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single lane, undulating and uneven surface of the road at Dawal, Udhampur as well as the single-lane stretch between Marog and Kishwatwar Pather, in addition to the breakdown of a vehicle at Nachlana.

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, 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 Nalla axis on Jammu-Srinagar NHW, the movement of Kashmir-bound and B.G. tankers shall remain restricted on this stretch during daytime in between 1700 hrs to 1900 hrs as the movement of tankers loaded with inflammable material is restricted through tunnels. As such the movement of up tankers shall be allowed beyond Chenani only 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/live 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. If 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 haltage between Ramban and Banihal especially near landslide/shooting stone area.

TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 14-11-2026:

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 NHW (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.

Army/SFs Convoy 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:

Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road is temporarily closed for vehicular movement due to snow accumulation.

SSG ROAD

SSG road is temporarily closed for vehicular movement due to fresh snowfall at Zoj La axis.

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 Tenis 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 (only, after receiving green signal from the road maintenance agencies) upto 1800 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed to proceed after the prescribed cut-off timings.

ADVISORY:

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

PCR Kargil (9541902330, 9541902331)