Jammu-Srinagar Highway Traffic Advisory 22nd Oct 2026,NH-44, SSG Road, & Travel Guidelines

TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR

From 20-10-2026, 1800 hrs to 21-10-2026, 1800 hrs, very slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to a single lane, undulating and uneven surface of the road at Dhalwas, Udhampur, as well as the single-lane stretch between Marog and Kishtwari Pather. In addition, the breakdown of 02 vehicles at Ramban and Ramsu and the movement of 05 nomadic herds (crossing Banihal-Nachlana) further slowed traffic movement.

Owing to the crossing 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 managed in a regulated manner at Dhalwas, Udhampur, on NH-44 due to the single lane, about 30–40 minutes.

Passengers/L.M.V. operators are advised to prefer journey on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stones/landslides, movement of nomads from valleys, as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.

In view of widening work being undertaken by NHAI on the Digdol-Khooni Nalla axis on Jammu-Srinagar NHW, the movement of traffic towards Jammu on the 3 gas tankers shall remain restricted on this stretch during daytime between 0700 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 up to 0500 hrs. Tanker operators are advised to plan their travel accordingly in order to avoid any inconvenience and for their safety.

Goods carriers (HMV/LMV) operators carrying fresh perishables/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/landslides, as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban 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 a 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 22-10-2026

1. Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)

Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs, passenger vehicles, private cars and HMVs (goods carriers) shall be allowed 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 and other traffic violations may cause congestion. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding the road condition.

2. Army/SFs Convoy Movement

Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44), i.e. 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 orders issued by the SDM Chatroo vide No. SDM/C/2026-27/578-89 dated 09-07-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/NG/2025-26/487-88 dated 09-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after getting the signal from Road Maintenance Agencies (NHIDCL), LMVs/passenger and private cars shall be allowed to ply from both sides between Kishtwar towards Srinagar and vice versa on the Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag road.

These vehicles shall be allowed to move from PP Panzgam towards Anantnag between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs, and from Daksum 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 orders issued by the DVCOOM Kashmir vide No. DvComDev/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 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 the green signal from the road maintenance agencies, up to 1300 hrs. However, HMVs shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1200 hrs and 1700 hrs, and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1700 hrs.

Motorists are advised to carry anti-skid chains to prevent their vehicles from slipping on the slippery road. TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.

SFs’ convoy 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 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 (Buffliaz) 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/P-82/2026/7821-31 dated 03-07-2026, TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall inform all concerned regarding the cut-off timings.

ADVISORY

People are advised to undertake their journey only after confirming the status of the road from Traffic Control Units as under: