Jammu-Srinagar Highway Traffic Advisory 15th Nov 2026, NH-44, SSG Road, & Travel Guidelines

 

Traffic Situation on Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)

From 13 November 2026, 1600 hours, to 14 November 2026, 1600 hours, the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway remained blocked for approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes due to a landslide at Kishtwari Pather.

Slow movement of traffic was also observed on NH-44 due to single-lane traffic, undulating and uneven road surfaces at Dawal, Udhampur, and the single-lane stretch between Marog and Kishtwari Pather. The breakdown of a vehicle at Marog further contributed to traffic congestion.

Traffic was managed in a regulated manner at Dawal, Udhampur, on NH-44 due to a single-lane stretch of approximately 30–40 metres.

Advice for Passengers and LMV Operators

Passengers and Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) operators are advised to undertake their journey on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway during daytime.

Night travel should be avoided due to the possibility of shooting stones and landslides, as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.

Restrictions on Movement of Oil Tankers and LPG Tankers

In view of the widening work being undertaken by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on the DigdoI–Khooni Nalla axis of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway, the movement of Kashmir-bound oil and gas tankers shall remain restricted on this stretch during daytime between 0700 hours and 1900 hours.

The movement of tankers carrying inflammable material is also restricted through tunnels.

Therefore, the movement of oil tankers shall be allowed beyond Chenani only after 1700 hours up to 0500 hours.

Tankers’ operators are advised to plan their journey accordingly to avoid inconvenience and ensure their safety.

Advisory for Goods Carriers

Goods carrier operators transporting fresh perishable goods and live stock are advised to load their vehicles according to advisories issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time.

This advisory has been issued due to the possibility of shooting stones and landslides, along with ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.

Advisory for HMVs and Vehicle Owners

Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) operators and vehicle owners are requested to:

Advisory for Commuters Between Ramban and Banihal

Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary halting between Ramban and Banihal, particularly near landslide-prone and shooting-stone areas.

Traffic Plan and Advisory for 15 November 2026

Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)

Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs), passenger vehicles, Heavy Passenger Vehicles (HPVs), private cars and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs), including goods carriers, shall be allowed to move from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44).

Traffic will be permitted from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa.

Commuters are advised to :

Traffic Control Units (TCUs) Jammu and Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding road conditions.

Army and Security Forces Convoy Movement

Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, vehicles belonging to the Army and Security Forces shall be allowed to move from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44).

The movement will be permitted from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa.

However, convoy movement shall take place only after confirming the status of the National Highway from TCU Ramban.

Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag National Highway (NH-244)

As per the order issued by the SDM Chatroo vide No. SDM/C/2026-27/578-88 dated 09-07-2028 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/ANG/2025-26/487-88 dated 09-07-2028, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agencies (NHIDCL), LMVs, passenger vehicles and private cars shall be allowed to ply from both sides on the Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag road.

Vehicles shall be allowed to move from Kishtwar towards Srinagar and vice versa.

The vehicles shall be permitted to move as follows:

TCU Jammu/Ramban and TCU Srinagar shall inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.

SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari Road)

As per the order issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, vide No. DivComDev/100/2026/4392-4410 dated 14-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs shall be allowed to ply from both sides on the Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari road, i.e. from Srinagar towards Kargil and vice versa.

Vehicles shall be allowed to move as follows:

However, HMVs shall be allowed to move from Minamarg towards Srinagar between 1200 hours and 1700 hours.

No vehicle shall be allowed to move after 1700 hours.

Motorists are advised to carry and use anti-skid chains to obtain better grip on slippery roads.

TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil shall inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.

Security Forces convoys moving on the SSG road shall plan their movement in such a manner that civilian traffic is not disturbed.

Mughal Road (NH-701A)

Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, and after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (GREF), vehicular movement shall be allowed on Mughal Road.

Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs), followed by Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) up to ten tyres only, shall be allowed to ply from both sides, i.e. from Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa.

 

Vehicles shall be allowed to move as follows :

The movement shall be permitted only after receiving a green signal from the road maintenance agencies and up to 1800 hours.

No vehicle shall be allowed to proceed after the prescribed cut-off timing.

Important Advisory for Travellers

People are advised to undertake their journeys only after confirming the latest road status from the concerned Traffic Control Units.

Travellers should check the road conditions before starting their journey, particularly on routes affected by landslides, shooting stones, construction work and adverse weather conditions.

The following contact numbers have been provided by the Traffic Police Headquarters for obtaining traffic-related information.

Jammu Traffic Control Unit

 

Srinagar Traffic Control Unit

 

Ramban Traffic Control Unit

 

Udhampur Traffic Control Unit

– 8491928625

 

PCR Kishtwar

– 9908154100

 

PCR Kargil