JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 11th August 2026

From 09-08-2026, 1800 hrs to 10-08-2026, 1600 hrs, very slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single lane, undulating & uneven surface of the road at Dwal, Udhampur as well as the single-lane stretch between Morang and Kishwari Pather, in addition to the breakdown of 04 vehicles between Ramban and Banihal.

In view of the inclement weather conditions forecast by the IMD with a likely spell of rainfall over the next few days, the general public is advised to undertake journey only after confirming the status of road from TCU Srinagar/Ramban/Jammu. Commuters are also advised to check the status of roads as J&K Traffic Police Twitter handle and face book page.

Traffic managed on regulated manner at Dwal, Udhampur on NH-44 due to single lane about 30-40 Mtrs.

Advisory for Passengers/L.M.V. Operators

Passengers/LMV operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stones, landslides as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.

Advisory for Goods Carriers

Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicles as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time, as there is apprehension of shooting stones/landslides as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.

Advisory for HMV Operators/Drivers

HMV Operators/Drivers are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. It is further requested that vehicle owners must double-check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW.

Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary haltage between Ramban and Banihal, especially near landslide/shooting stone areas.

TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 11-08-2026

Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)

Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs Passenger/HPVs/Private Cars/HMVs (Good carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) i.e. from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa.

Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline, overtake only after ensuring that it will cause congestion. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding the road condition.

Army/SF 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) via Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. They shall move after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.

Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244

As per order issued by the District Magistrate Kishtwar vide No. SOMC/2026-27/578-85 dated 09-07-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/KNG/2025-26487-88 dated 09-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road Maintenance Agency (R&B), LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed to ply from both sides via Kishtwar towards Srinagar and vice versa on Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road.

These vehicles shall be allowed to move from PP Panara towards Anantnag between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs, and from PP Donipath towards Kishtwar between 0600 hrs and 1600 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut-off timing.

TCU Jammu/Ramban/TCU Srinagar will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.

SSG ROAD

As per order issued by the DIVCOM Kashmir vide No. DivCom/Dev/100/2026/4392-4410 dated 14-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs shall be allowed to ply from both sides on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road, i.e. from Srinagar towards Kargil and vice versa.

These vehicles shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil and from Minamarg towards Srinagar only after receiving green signal from the road maintenance agencies up to 1300 hrs.

However, HMVs shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1200 hrs and 1700 hrs, and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1700 hrs.

Motorists are advised to carry ample anti-skid chains in case of more grip on the slippery road. TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.

SFs convoy moving on the SSG road shall plan their movement in such a manner that civil traffic is not disturbed.

Mughal Road (NH-701A)

Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (GREIF), vehicular movement of LMVs followed by HMV up to 10 tyres only shall be allowed to ply on Mughal Road from both sides, i.e. from Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa.

These vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimar (Buffliaz) towards Shopian and from Heerpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 0700 hrs and 1600 hrs.

No vehicle shall be allowed to proceed after the prescribed cut-off timings. As per the orders issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DMS/ADM/PS/26-27/321-31 dated 03-07-2026, TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall inform all concerned regarding the cut-off timings.

ADVISORY

People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming status of the road from Traffic control units as under:

Jammu: 0191-2450028, 0191-2740550, 9419177722, 103

Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 0194-2450023, 18001807041, 103

Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043

Udhampur: 8491820555

PCR Kashmir: 0194-2450023

PCR Kargil: 9541002330, 9541902331