Jammu-Srinagar Highway Traffic Advisory 30th Oct 2026,NH-44, SSG Road, & Travel Guidelines

TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR

From 28-10-2026, 1600 hrs to 29-10-2026, 1600 hrs, very slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane traffic, breakdown of vehicles on the road at Banihal, Udhampur, as well as the construction work between Ramban and Nashri, in addition to the breakdown of 03 vehicles between Marog and Kishtwari Pather and the movement of 04 nomadic herds crossing Banihal-Nashri.

Owing to 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.

In view of the Move of Offices and to facilitate the smooth and hassle-free movement of the convoy of Secretariat employees from Srinagar to Jammu, no movement of LMVs/HMVs (goods carriers) from Jammu, Udhampur towards Srinagar shall be allowed on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) on 31-10-2026 (Saturday) and 01-11-2026 (Sunday). However, down traffic from Qazigund towards Jammu shall be allowed in a regulated manner.

Furthermore, no goods carriers (HMVs/LMVs) shall be allowed to proceed from Jakhani (Udhampur) towards Ramban, Banihal, Srinagar, etc., or from Qazigund towards Banihal, Ramban, Udhampur, etc., after 0200 hrs on 31st October, 2026 (intervening night of 30/31 October, 2026) and 1st November, 2026 (intervening night of 31st October/1st November, 2026). Goods carriers (HMV/LMV) operators carrying fresh perishable stock are advised to load their vehicles accordingly.

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

Passenger/LMV operators are advised to prefer journeys on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stones/landslides, movement of nomadic herds 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 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 between 0700 hrs to 1500 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 Qazigund 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 carrier (HMV/LMV) operators carrying fresh perishable stock are advised to load their vehicles as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time due to accumulation 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 journeys 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 journeys 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 30-10-2026

Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)

Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs (Passenger vehicles)/Private Cars/LMVs (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, avoid overtaking, and drive in a disciplined manner during the entire congestion. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding the road condition.

Army/SF 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.

Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244

As per the order issued by the SDM Chatroo vide No. SDM/Ch/2025-27/578-86 dated 09-07-2026 and the SDM Kishtwar vide No. SDM/K/2026-26/467-85 dated 09-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, and 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 Patherna 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 cut-off timing. TCU Jammu/Ramban/TCU Srinagar will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.

SSG Road

As per the order issued by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir vide No. DivCom/Dev/100/2026/43452-4410 dated 14-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs shall be allowed to ply from both sides on Srinagar-Sonamarg-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 1500 hrs. However, HMVs shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1200 hrs and 1600 hrs, and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1600 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.

SF convoy moving on the SSG road from either side will ensure that traffic is not disturbed.

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 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 (Poonch) towards Shopian and from Shopian (Qazigund) towards Poonch between 0800 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, Srinagar vide No. DM/Traffic/PS/26-27/321-31 dated 05-07-2026, TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall inform all concerned regarding the cut-off timing.

ADVISORY

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

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