🚦 J&K Traffic Advisory – 26 December 2025

🛣️ NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar Highway)

Slow traffic movement earlier due to single-lane stretches at:

Ballinala

Dewal

Nashri–Dalwas

Marog–Kishtwari Pather

Passenger/LMVs & Private Cars allowed from both sides, subject to fair weather.

HMVs advised daytime travel only.

Night travel discouraged due to congestion near Nashri Tunnel & NAVYUG Tunnel.

Strict lane discipline advised; wrong-lane driving and overtaking may cause congestion.

🚓 Security Forces (SFs) Convoy

SF vehicles allowed on NH-44 from both sides after confirmation from TCU Ramban.

🛤️ Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag (NH-244)

Open for LMVs only after clearance from NHIDCL.

Movement allowed both sides:

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Route: Anantnag ↔ Kishtwar

Movement permitted via PP Parana & PP Daksum.

❄️ SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri)

Open in a regulated manner, subject to BRO clearance.

LMVs followed by HMVs (up to 6 tyres) with anti-skid chains only.

Timing:

Minamarg → Srinagar: 08:00 – 13:00 hrs

Sonamarg → Kargil: 13:00 – 16:00 hrs

❌ No movement after cut-off time

Anti-skid chains mandatory.

🏔️ Mughal Road

Open for LMVs/Private Cars with anti-skid chains, after GREF clearance.

Timing:

Bafliaz → Shopian / Herpora: 06:00 – 10:30 hrs

Shopian → Poonch: 10:30 – 14:30 hrs

❌ No movement after cut-off time

⚠️ Important Instructions

Carry anti-skid chains.

Avoid night travel on hilly routes.

Check road status before travel.

SF convoys to plan movement without disturbing civil traffic.

📞 Traffic Control Room Numbers

Jammu: 0191-2459048 / 0191-2740550 / 9419147732 / 103

Srinagar: 0194-2450022 / 2485396 / 18001807091 / 103

Ramban: 9419993745 / 1800-180-7043

Udhampur: 8491928625

PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100

PCR Kargil: 9541902330 / 9541902331