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JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 16th May 2026
From 14-05-2026, 1600 hrs to 15-05-2026, 1600 hrs, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane conditions between Marog and Kishthwari Pather, in addition to the breakdown of 02 HMVs at Nachlana and Battery Chashma, and the movement of 14 nomadic herds (crossing Nachlana–Banihal).
Owing to ongoing pavement of 03 nomadic herds, traffic on the single-lane stretch from Marog to Kishthwari Pather is likely to slow down. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking.
Passengers/LMV operators are advised to prefer travel on Jammu–Srinagar NHW during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to apprehension of shooting stones/landslides. Movement of nomads towards the valley and ongoing construction work between Narbal and Banihal may cause inconvenience to commuters.
NH-44 (NHW)
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs Passenger/HPSVs/Private Cars/HMVs (Good Carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44) via traffic control rooms 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 conditions, 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/26-27/201-207 dated 01-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from the concerned agencies (NHIDCL) 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 (between 0830 hrs to 1530 hrs). No vehicle shall be allowed after cut-off timing. TCU Jammu (Ramban) and TCU Srinagar will ensure and monitor adherence to 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 Minamarg towards Srinagar between 1200 hrs and 1500 hrs, and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1500 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry and use anti-skid chains to gain more grip on slippery road. TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.
SFs convoy moving from Kargil towards Srinagar shall plan its movement in such a manner that it will reach Minamarg by 1200 hrs.
Mughal Road
As per the orders issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DMS/ADM-PS/25-26/76-85 dated 22-04-2026 and the District Magistrate, Poonch vide No. DMJ/536-01 dated 22-04-2026, and subject to fair weather and good road conditions, vehicular movement (LMVs followed by HMVs up to six tyres only) shall be allowed on Mughal Road from both sides, i.e., from Poonch towards Shopian vice-versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimarh (Buffliaz) towards Shopian between 0900 hrs and 1700 hrs, and from Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 1000 hrs and 1700 hrs, after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (GREF). No vehicle shall be allowed after the cut-off timings. 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 (0194-2450408, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103)
Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103)
Ramban (9419093745, 1800-180-7043)
Udhampur (8491828625)
PCR Kishtwar (9906154100)
PCR Kargil (9541902330, 9541902331)
