JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 14th July 2026
Traffic Update (12-07-2026)
Traffic Status (1000 hrs to 1800 hrs)
During the period from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on 12 July 2026, slow movement of traffic was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane road conditions between Marg and Kish Pather. Traffic was also affected due to the breakdown of vehicles between Ramban and Banihal.
General Traffic Advisory :
After the prescribed cut-off timings, inter-district movement of local commuters within the Jammu and Kashmir region shall be facilitated up to 2110 hrs at Nagrota (Jammu) and Qazigund, only after verification of valid photo identity cards. All commuters must carry their valid ID cards during the journey.
Local commuters travelling towards Srinagar in private vehicles are advised to use the old Jawahar Tunnel road to avoid congestion and checking at Lamber (Banihal).
Commuters travelling to Batote, Doda, Bhaderwah, Kishtwar and adjoining areas from Jammu are advised to use the old Patnitop road to avoid congestion near Nashri.
Passenger vehicle operators are advised to prefer travel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway during daytime only. Night travel should be avoided due to the possibility of shooting stones, landslides, ongoing road construction between Ramban and Banihal, and movement related to the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, which may cause inconvenience.
Operators of goods carriers (HMVs/LCVs) carrying fresh perishables and livestock are advised to load vehicles as per the advisories issued by the Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time. Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) shall be allowed on alternate days only.
Fruit growers and Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) operators transporting fresh fruits from the Kashmir Valley towards Jammu are advised to load and park their vehicles before 8:00 AM at designated locations between the Navyug Tunnel and Levdora on the day of the downward convoy to facilitate smooth movement.
HMV operators and vehicle owners are requested to avoid overloading, ensure that their vehicles are in roadworthy condition, and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking their journey on NH-44.
Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary halts between Ramban and Banihal, particularly near landslide and shooting stone-prone areas.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 14-07-2026
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions:
Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) convoy, LMVs, passenger vehicles and private cars shall be allowed to ply from both Jammu and Srinagar sides on NH-44.
Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs/Load Carriers) shall be permitted on alternate days only.
Traffic Control Unit (TCU) Jammu shall coordinate with TCU Ramban before releasing traffic.
Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026
Please refer to Yatra Advisory No. 02 dated 10-06-2026.
Cut-Off Timings for LMVs/Passenger Vehicles/Private Cars
Vehicles shall be released as follows:
Nagrota (Jammu) towards Srinagar: 0700 hrs to 1200 hrs
Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar: 0800 hrs to 1300 hrs
Qazigund towards Jammu: 1100 hrs to 1700 hrs
No vehicle shall be allowed to move before or after the prescribed cut-off timings.
Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs)
Subject to fair weather and road conditions:
HMVs shall be allowed to move from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar.
No HMV shall be allowed after 1900 hrs.
TCU Udhampur shall coordinate with TCU Ramban before releasing HMVs.
Special Advisory for Perishable Goods
To ensure smooth movement during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra:
The UT Administration has directed that the following vehicles returning towards Jammu shall use Mughal Road only:
Empty Petrol Tankers
Empty Diesel Tankers
Empty LPG Bulk Gas Tankers
Trucks carrying empty LPG cylinders
Empty Food Corporation of India (FCI) vehicles
In addition, vehicles with up to 10 tyres carrying perishable commodities shall also use the Mughal Road on days when the upward HMV convoy is scheduled on NH-44, as per the advisory issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir.
Army & Security Forces Convoy Movement
Army and other Security Forces are advised to plan convoy movement after the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra convoy, maintaining adequate distance between convoys to ensure smooth civilian traffic on NH-44.
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road (NH-244)
Subject to fair weather, good road conditions and clearance from the Road Maintenance Agency (BRO):
LMVs, passenger vehicles and private cars shall be allowed from both sides.
Timing
From Anantnag towards Kishtwar
0800 hrs to 1800 hrs
From Daksum towards Kishtwar
0800 hrs to 1600 hrs
No vehicle shall be allowed after the prescribed cut-off timings.
Srinagar–Sonamarg–Kargil Road (NH-1)
Subject to fair weather and road conditions:
LMVs shall be allowed from both sides between Srinagar and Kargil.
Timing
Sonamarg towards Kargil
Up to 1200 hrs
Minamarg towards Srinagar
After receiving clearance from the Road Maintenance Agency.
Heavy Motor Vehicles
HMVs shall be allowed from:
Sonamarg towards Kargil: 1200 hrs to 1700 hrs
No vehicle shall be allowed after 1700 hrs.
Motorists are advised to carry anti-skid chains for better grip on slippery road surfaces.
Security Forces’ convoys on this road should be planned without affecting civilian traffic.
Mughal Road (NH-701A)
Subject to fair weather, road conditions and clearance from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO):
Vehicular movement of LMVs followed by HMVs (up to 10 tyres only) shall be allowed from both sides.
Timing
Chandimarh (Poonch) towards Shopian
0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch
0700 hrs to 1300 hrs
No vehicle shall be permitted after the prescribed cut-off timings.
Public Advisory
The public is advised to undertake journeys only after confirming the latest road status from the Traffic Control Units.
Traffic Control Room Contact Numbers
Jammu
0191-2459048
0191-2740550
9419147732
103
Srinagar
0194-2459048
2485396
1800-180-7043
103
Ramban
9419993745
1800-180-7043
Udhampur
8491928625
PCR Kishtwar
9906154100
PCR Kargil
9541902330
9541902331
