Jammu-Srinagar Highway Traffic Advisory 17th Oct 2026,NH-44, SSG Road, & Travel Guideline

Traffic Police Headquarters Jammu & Srinagar: Complete Traffic Advisory

The following is the text extracted from the uploaded traffic advisory, organized with headings and paragraphs for easy reading. The original advisory includes traffic movement instructions, road conditions, vehicle restrictions, and contact numbers for Jammu and Kashmir.

Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, Jammu/Srinagar

From 15-10-2026, 1600 hrs to 16-10-2026, 1600 hrs, very slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane operation, unloading of heavy vehicles at Duwal, Udhampur, as well as the single-lane stretch between Marog and Kishtwari Pather. In addition, the movement of 02 vehicles at Marog and Monkey Morh and the movement of 03 nomadic herds (crossing Banihal-Srinagar) affected traffic movement.

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

Traffic was managed in a regulated manner at Duwal, Udhampur, on NH-44 due to single-lane traffic for about 30–40 minutes.

Important Instructions for Commuters

In view of widening work being undertaken by NHAI on the Digdol-Khooni Nallah axis on the Jammu–Srinagar NHW, the movement of Kashmir-bound oil and gas tankers shall remain restricted on this stretch during daytime, between 0700 hrs and 1900 hrs, as the movement of tankers loaded with inflammable material is restricted through tunnels.

As such, the movement of oil tankers shall be allowed beyond Chenani only after 1700 hrs up to 0500 hrs. Tanker operators are advised to plan their travel accordingly to avoid any inconvenience and for their safety.

Advisory for Goods Carriers

Goods carriers (HMV/LMV) operators carrying fresh perishables and livestock are advised to load their vehicles as per the advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time, as there is apprehension of shooting stones and landslides, as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.

Advisory for HMVs

HMV operators/owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journeys on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway. Vehicle owners must double-check the fitness of their vehicles and ensure sufficient fuel before undertaking journeys on the Jammu–Srinagar NHW.

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

Traffic Plan and Advisory for 17 October 2026

1. Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)

Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs, passenger vehicles, private cars and HMVs carrying goods may be allowed from both sides on the Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44), from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa.

Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline, as overtaking and wrong-lane driving will cause congestion. The Traffic Control Unit (TCU), Jammu–Srinagar, shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding road conditions.

2. Army/SF Convoy Movement

Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, security forces’ vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on the Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44), from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa.

They shall move after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.

3. Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244

As per the order issued by the SDM Chatroo, vide No. SMC/2026/27678-80 dated 08-07-2026, and the SDM Kishtwar, vide No. SDM/KN/2025-26/487-88 dated 09-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after getting a green signal from road maintenance agencies (NHIDCL), LMVs, passenger vehicles and private cars shall be allowed to ply from both sides via the Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag road.

These vehicles shall be allowed to move from PP Panara towards Anantnag between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs, and from Dakshin towards Kishtwar between 0900 hrs and 1600 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after the cut-off timing.

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

4. SSG Road

As per the order issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, vide No. DivCom/Dev/2026/432-4410 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–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 a green signal from the road maintenance agencies, up to 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 anti-skid chains for gaining more grip on the slippery road. TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.

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

5. Mughal Road (NH-701A)

Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (GREF), vehicular movement of LMVs followed by HMVs up to 10 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 to move from 0700 hrs to 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/MA/2026-27/13-31 dated 11-07-2026, TCU Jammu and Srinagar shall inform all concerned regarding the cut-off timings.

General Advisory for Commuters

People are advised to undertake journeys only after confirming the status of the road from the respective Traffic Control Units.

The following contact numbers are provided in the advisory:

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