TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR

From 31-10-2026, 1600 hrs to 01-11-2026, 1600 hrs, very slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single lane, undulating and uneven surface of the road at Dewal, Udhampur, as well as the single-lane stretch between Marog and Kishtwari Pather. In addition to the breakdown of 02 vehicles between Marog and Nachlana.

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 managed in a regulated manner at Dewal, Udhampur on NH-44 due to single lane about 30-40 Mtrs.

Passenger/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, movement of nomadic from valley 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 Digdol-Khooni Nalla axis on Jammu-Srinagar NHW, the movement of Kashmir-bound oil and gas tankers shall remain restricted on this stretch during daytime in 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 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.

HMV operators/owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during 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 journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW.

Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary halting between Ramban and Banihal especially near landslide/shooting stone area.

TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 02-11-2026

1. Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)

Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs Passenger/HPV/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, avoid overtaking, wrong lane driving will cause congestion. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding the road condition.

2. Army/SF’s 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.

3. Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244

As per order issued by the SDM Chatroo vide No. SDMC/2026-27578-86 dated 09-07-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDMK/2025-26487-88 dated 09-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from road maintenance agencies (NHIDCL), LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed to ply from both sides via Kishtwar towards Srinagar and vice versa on Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road.

These vehicles shall be allowed to move from PP Parana towards Anantnag between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs and from Kishtwar towards Kishtwar between 0900 hrs and 1600 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut-off timing. TCU Jammu/Ramban/TCU Srinagar will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.

4. SSG Road

As per order issued by the DIVCOM 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 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 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 and use anti-skid chains to gain more grip 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 (LMVs followed by HMVs up to Ten tyres only) shall be allowed on Mughal Road from both sides, i.e., from Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa.

These vehicles shall be allowed to move from Chandimari (Bafliaz) 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 timing.

As per the orders issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DM/SDM/APS/26-27731-31 dated 03-07-2026, TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall inform all concerned regarding the cut-off timings.

ADVISORY

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