JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 14th May 2026
From 12-05-2026, 1600 hrs to 13-05-2026, 1600 hrs, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwar Phata. In addition to the breakdown of 02 HMV’s between Digdal and Nachlana, and the movement of 15 nomadic herds (crossing Nachlana–Banihal).
Owing to ongoing movement of 03 nomadic herds, traffic on the single-lane stretch from Marog to Kishtwar Phata is slow down. 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 the apprehension of shooting stones/landslides. Movement of nomads towards valley as well as ongoing construction between Ramban and Banihal may cause inconvenience to commuters.
NH-44 (NHW)
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs, Passenger/HPSVs and Private Cars/HMVs (Good carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44) via Marog towards Srinagar and vice-versa. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline; overtaking, 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) 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 SDM Chatroo vide No. SDM/C/2026-27/149-58 dated 05-05-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/KNG/26-27/201-27 dated 01-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road Maintenance Agencies (R&B), only LMVs, Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed to ply from Kishtwar towards Srinagar via Sinthan Top. These vehicles shall be allowed from PP Parana towards Kishtwar between 0730 hrs to 1530 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut-off timing. TCU Jammu/Ramban/Doda/Srinagar shall remain connected about the traffic movement.
SSG ROAD :
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, after receiving green signal from Road Maintenance Agencies (BRO), subject to clearance of traffic from Ragul towards Srinagar and Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri road, LMVs shall be allowed to ply from Ragul towards Srinagar. However, vehicles shall be allowed to move from Srinagar towards Sonamarg and Ragul only after clearance of traffic from Sonamarg towards Srinagar. Motorists are advised to carry anti-skid chains and move on slippery road carefully. TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil shall coordinate about the cut-off timing.
SFs Convoy movement on Kargil towards Srinagar shall plan their movement in such a manner so that Civil Traffic is not disturbed.
Mughal Road :
As per the orders issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DMS/ADMN/PS/25/2626-27 dated 22-04-2026 and the District Magistrate, Poonch vide No. DM/P/J/376-01 dated 28-04-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, vehicles weighing less than 08 tonnes shall be allowed to ply from Shopian towards Poonch and vice-versa.
These vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimarh (Buffliaz) towards Shopian between 0900 hrs to 1700 hrs and from Poonch (Shopian towards Poonch) between 1000 hrs to 1800 hrs, after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (GREF).
No vehicle shall be allowed after cut-off timings. TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall remain connected.
ADVISORY :
People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming status of road from Traffic Control Units and TCU.
Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419177732, 103)
Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2456398, 18001807091, 103)
Ramban (01998-295300)
Udhampur (8492048500)
PCR Kishtwar (908614500)
PCR Kargil (9541902330, 9541902331)
