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Jammu Srinagar National Highway Update for 15th Feb 2026
🚦 NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar National Highway)
Slow movement observed earlier due to single-lane traffic between Marog and Kishtwari Pathar.
Due to a 20–30 m sinking stretch at Kishtwari Pathar, HMVs (Heavy Motor Vehicles) will ply on alternate days.
Passengers/LMV operators advised to travel during daytime.
Night travel discouraged due to risk of shooting stones/landslides and ongoing construction between Ramban and Banihal.
Strict lane discipline advised; overtaking may cause congestion.
🚘 Vehicle Movement (Subject to Fair Weather & Good Road Conditions)
LMVs / Passenger vehicles / HPVs / Private Cars: Allowed both sides (Jammu ↔ Srinagar).
HMVs: Allowed from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) towards Jammu after assessment.
No HMV movement after 1600 hrs.
TCU Srinagar will coordinate with TCU Ramban before releasing traffic.
🚔 SF Convoy Movement
Security forces advised not to ply today due to narrow carriageway and congestion risk between Ramban and Banihal.
Likely movement tomorrow from Srinagar → Jammu, subject to NHW status from TCU Ramban.
❄ Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag (NH-244)
Closed due to snow accumulation.
🏔 SSG Road
Only LMVs with anti-skid chains allowed (after green signal from maintenance agencies).
Movement allowed Kargil → Srinagar via Sonamarg-Gumari.
From Minamarg → Srinagar only after receiving green signal.
No vehicle movement after 1500 hrs.
Motorists advised to carry anti-skid chains.
TCU Srinagar & PCR Kargil will monitor cut-off timings.
SF convoy from Kargil to Srinagar must plan movement to avoid disruption of civil traffic.
❄ Mughal Road
Closed due to snow accumulation.
📞 Helpline Numbers
Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
Ramban: 941993745, 1800-180-7043
Udhampur: 8491928625
PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
PCR Kargil: 9541902330, 9541902331
