Jammu-Srinagar Highway Traffic Advisory 1st Nov 2026,NH-44, SSG Road, & Travel Guidelines
Jammu-Srinagar Highway Traffic Advisory 1st Nov 2026,NH-44, SSG Road, & Travel Guidelines
TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
From 30-10-2026, 1600 hrs to 31-10-2026, 1600 hrs, very low traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane traffic movement and other road-related restrictions. In addition to the breakdown of vehicles between Nachlana and Ramsoo.
Owing to ongoing movement of nomadic herds, traffic on the single-lane stretch from Nagrota to Kishtwar Pather is likely to slow down. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking.
In view of the movement of convoys and to facilitate the smooth and hassle-free movement of the convoy of Secretariat Employees from Srinagar to Jammu, no movement of HMVs/LMVs (goods carriers) from Jakheni, Udhampur towards Srinagar shall be allowed on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) on 01-11-2026 (Sunday). However, down traffic from Srinagar towards Jammu shall be allowed as per the prescribed traffic plan.
Furthermore, no goods carriers (HMVs/LMVs) shall be allowed to proceed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Ramban, Banihal and Srinagar, etc., on 01-11-2026 (Sunday). Banihal, Ramban, Udhampur, etc., after the prescribed cut-off timings.
However, private/intracity vehicles and passenger vehicles (LMVs) shall be allowed to move from Srinagar towards Jammu as per the prescribed traffic plan.
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Traffic management on the regulated manner at Dawal, Udhampur on NH-44 due to single-lane issue, 30-40 mts.
Passenger cars/LMV operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stone/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 the widening work being undertaken by NHAI on Digital Tunnel Nalia axis on Jammu-Srinagar NHW, the movement of HMVs and other tankers shall remain restricted on this stretch during the period from 07:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs. The movement of tankers loaded with inflammable material is restricted through tunnels. Such vehicles shall be allowed to move towards Jammu only after the prescribed cut-off timings. Tanker operators are advised to plan their travel accordingly.
Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) operators carrying fresh perishable/livestock stock are advised to load their vehicles as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time. The fresh perishable stock shall be allowed to move towards Jammu as per the prescribed traffic plan and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.
HMV operators/owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during their 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 their journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW.
Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary halts between Ramban and Banihal, especially near landslide/shooting stone areas.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 01-11-2026
Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs (Passenger Vehicles)/Private Cars/HMVs (Goods Carriers) shall be allowed to ply from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44), i.e. 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/Road Opening Movement
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed to move from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) via 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 the order issued by the competent authorities, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs (Passenger Vehicles/Private Cars) shall be allowed to ply from both sides on Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag Road, i.e. from Kishtwar towards Anantnag and vice versa.
The movement of vehicles shall be regulated by the concerned Traffic Police authorities. Commuters are advised to confirm the road condition.
Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road
As per the order issued by the competent authorities, 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.
The movement of LMVs shall be allowed from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 0600 hrs and 1300 hrs. However, HMVs shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1200 hrs and 1800 hrs, and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1600 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry sufficient fuel to gain more time on the slippery road.
No vehicle shall be allowed after the cut-off time.
Mughal Road (NH-701A)
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after obtaining clearance from the Road Maintenance Agency (GREF), vehicle movement (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 from Chandimarh (Buffliaz) towards Shopian and from Heerpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 0700 hrs and 1300 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed to proceed after the prescribed cut-off timings.
As per the orders issued by the District Magistrates concerned, traffic movement shall be regulated accordingly.
TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall remain connected regarding the road condition.
ADVISORY
People are advised to undertake their journey only after confirming the status of the road from the following Traffic Control Units:
Jammu: 0191-2459048, 2430896, 2430010, 103
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 103
Ramban: 09419193745, 1800-180-7193
Udhampur: 09419246505
PCR Kishtwar: 9906155216
PCR Kargil: 9541902350, 9541902351
