JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 18th August 2026
JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 18th August 2026
From 16-08-2026, 1600 hrs to 17-08-2026, 1600 hrs, very slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane, undulating and uneven road conditions. The road was blocked for some time between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, in addition to the breakdown of two vehicles at Nachlana and Marog.
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 journeys only after confirming the status of roads from the TCU Srinagar/Ramban/Jammu. Commuters are also advised to check the status of roads through the J&K Traffic Police Twitter and Facebook pages.
Traffic Movement & Advisory
Traffic is being managed on a regulated basis at Dandwal, Udhampur on NH-44, due to a single lane for approximately 30–40 metres.
Passenger/LMV operators are advised to prefer journeys on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stones/landslides and ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.
Goods carrier/HMV operators carrying fresh/perishable stock are advised to load their vehicles as per the advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters, as there is an apprehension of shooting stones/landslides as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal.
HMV owners/operators are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during their journey on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW.
Vehicle owners should double-check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking a journey on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW.
Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary halts between Ramban and Banihal, especially near landslide/shooting-stone areas.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 18-08-2026
Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions:
LMVs, passenger vehicles, private cars and HMVs (goods carriers) 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, overtaking and wrong-lane driving, as these may cause congestion.
TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding road conditions.
Army/SF 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), i.e. Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa.
They shall move only after confirming the status of the NHW from TCU Ramban.
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244
As per orders issued by the SDM Chatroo vide No. SDM/C/2026-27758-86 dated 09-07-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/Kok/2026-2407-88 dated 09-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after getting a green signal from road maintenance agencies (NHDLCL):
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 Pawana towards Anantnag between 0600 hrs and 1600 hrs.
From Daksum towards Kishtwar, vehicles shall be allowed between 0900 hrs and 1600 hrs.
No vehicle shall be allowed to move after the cut-off timing.
TCU Jammu/Ramban/TCU Srinagar shall remain in close coordination regarding the cut-off timing.
SSG Road
As per order issued by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir vide No. DivComDev/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–Gumri road.
From Srinagar towards Kargil, vehicles shall be allowed to move only after receiving a green signal from the road maintenance agencies.
LMVs shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil and from Minamarg towards Srinagar only after receiving the green signal from the road maintenance agencies.
LMVs shall be allowed to move from Minamarg towards Srinagar between 1200 hrs and 1700 hrs.
No vehicle shall be allowed after 1700 hrs.
Motorists are advised to carry and use anti-skid chains to move safely on the slippery road.
TCU Sonamarg and PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.
Security Forces convoys using the SSG Road shall plan their movement in a manner that does not disrupt civilian traffic.
Mughal Road (NH-701A)
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, and after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (R&B):
Vehicle movement of LMVs followed by HMVs 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.
Vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimah/Bafliaz towards Shopian and from Heerpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 0700 hrs and 1800 hrs.
No vehicle shall be allowed to proceed after the prescribed cut-off timings.
As per directions issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DMS/AC/PM-S/28/2321-31 dated 03-07-2026, TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall inform all concerned regarding the timings.
ADVISORY
People are advised to undertake journeys only after confirming the status of the road from Traffic Control Units at:
Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419174732, 109
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2115598, 103/18001807001, 109
Ramban: 9419986746, 1800-180-7043
Udhampur: 8491058286
PCR Kashmir: 0194-2450022
PCR Kargil: 8541902330, 8541902331