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