JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 05-05-2026
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY
From 03-05-2026, 1600 hrs to 04-05-2026, 1600 hrs, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwar Pather, in addition to the breakdown of 02 HMV’s at Hingni and Nashri, and the movement of 12 nomadic herds (crossing of nomadic herds–Banihal).
Owing to ongoing movement of nomadic herds, traffic on the single-lane stretch from Marog to Kishtwar Pather is likely to be slow. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking.
Passengers/LMV operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu–Srinagar NHW during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to apprehension of shooting stones/landslides, movement of nomads towards valley, as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.
NH-44 (NHW)
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs, Passenger/PSVs and Private Cars/HMVs (Good carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44) via Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline, overtaking and wrong-lane driving will cause congestion. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding the road condition.
SFs Convoy Movement:
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44) viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. They shall move after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244:
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag road is closed due to fresh snow accumulation.
SSG ROAD:
Subject to fair weather and good road condition (after receiving green signal from the road maintenance agencies), LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed to ply from Srinagar towards Kargil on Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri road. In view of the apprehension of avalanche along the Zojila axis, these vehicles shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil only after receiving green signal from the road maintenance agencies and no vehicle shall be allowed after 0130 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry anti-skid chains to avoid inconvenience on the slippery road. TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.
SFs Convoy moving from Srinagar towards Kargil shall plan their movement in such a manner so that TCU Traffic is not disturbed.
Mughal Road:
Mughal road is closed due to fresh snow accumulation at Peer Ki Gali.
ADVISORY:
People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming the status of the road from Traffic control units as under:
• Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419174732, 103)
• Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103)
• Ramban (9419903745, 1800-180-7043)
• Udhampur (8491928625)
• PCR Kishtwar (9906154100)
• PCR Kargil (9541902330, 9541902331)
