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Jammu Srinagar National Highway Update For 16th Feb 2026
🚦 NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar Highway)
Slow movement observed from 14-02-2026 (1600 hrs) to 15-02-2026 (1600 hrs) due to single-lane traffic between Marog and Kishtwari Pathar and breakdown of 03 HMVs.
Due to a 20–30 metre sinking stretch at Kishtwari Pathar, HMVs (Heavy Motor Vehicles) will ply on alternate days.
Passengers/LMV operators advised to travel during daytime only.
Night travel avoided due to shooting stones/landslides and construction work 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 Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar after road assessment.
No HMV movement after 1400 hrs.
TCU Udhampur will coordinate with TCU Ramban before releasing traffic.
🚔 SF Convoy Movement
Security forces advised/requested not to ply today due to heavy traffic between Ramban and Banihal.
Likely movement tomorrow after confirmation from TCU Ramban.
❄ NH-244 (Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag)
Road remains closed due to snow accumulation.
🏔 SSG Road
Only LMVs with anti-skid chains allowed (after green signal from road maintenance agencies).
Srinagar → Kargil allowed via Sonamarg–Gumari.
Sonamarg → Kargil allowed only after green signal from road maintenance agencies.
No vehicle movement after 1500 hrs.
Motorists advised to carry anti-skid chains.
TCU Srinagar & PCR Kargil will inform concerned about cut-off timings.
SF convoy from Srinagar towards Kargil must plan movement carefully to avoid disruption.
❄ 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
