JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 19th July 2026
JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 19th July 2026
Daily Traffic Plan & Advisory
Traffic Update (From 17-07-2026, 1600 hrs to 18-07-2026, 1800 hrs)
Traffic movement was observed on NH-44. However, slow movement continued due to single-lane road conditions between Marog and Kishtwari Pathar, in addition to the breakdown of four vehicles between Ramban and Banihal.
In view of the inclement weather conditions forecast by the Meteorological Department (MeT), including the likelihood of heavy rainfall over the coming days, the general public is advised to undertake journeys only after confirming the latest road status from the Traffic Control Units (TCUs). Commuters are also advised to follow the J&K Traffic Police Twitter handle and Facebook page for real-time updates.
Important Advisory for Commuters
Local commuters travelling in private vehicles towards Srinagar are advised to use the Old Road via Jawahar Tunnel to avoid congestion at Lamber (Banihal).
Passengers travelling to Batote, Doda, Bhaderwah, Kishtwar and adjoining areas should use the Old Road via Patnitop while travelling from Jammu to avoid congestion at Nashri.
Passenger vehicle operators are advised to undertake journeys on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway during daytime only. Night travel should be avoided due to the risk of shooting stones, landslides, ongoing road construction between Ramban and Banihal, and movement related to the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
Operators carrying fresh perishable goods are advised to load their vehicles strictly as per the advisories issued by the Traffic Police Headquarters since Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) are allowed on alternate days only.
Fruit growers and HMV operators transporting perishable goods from the Valley towards Jammu should load and park their vehicles before 8:00 AM at the designated parking locations between NAVYUG Tunnel and Levdora so that their movement can be facilitated smoothly on the designated day.
HMV owners and operators should avoid overloading, ensure their vehicles are mechanically fit, and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking their journey.
Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary travel between Ramban and Banihal, particularly in areas vulnerable to landslides and shooting stones.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 18-07-2026
Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions:
LMVs, passenger vehicles and private cars shall be allowed from both sides of NH-44.
HMVs (Load Carriers) shall be allowed on alternate days.
Traffic will be regulated by Traffic Control Unit (TCU) Ramban before vehicles are released.
Furthermore, local commuters within Jammu and Kashmir shall be allowed to travel up to 2330 hrs between Nagrota (Jammu) and Qazigund, subject to verification of valid photo identity cards, which must be carried during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra period.
Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026
In view of the adverse weather forecast issued by the Meteorological Department, the Union Territory Administration has decided to suspend the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra from 19 July 2026.
Accordingly, no vehicle carrying Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims shall be allowed to proceed from Jammu, Udhampur or Ramban towards Srinagar.
HMV (Load Carriers)
Subject to fair weather, better road conditions and assessment of the road condition on NH-44:
HMVs shall be allowed to move from Qazigund towards Jammu.
No HMV shall be allowed after 1900 hrs.
TCU Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban before releasing HMVs.
In view of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, the UT Administration has further decided that:
Empty tankers carrying Petrol, Diesel, LPG (Bulk Gas).
Empty LPG cylinder trucks.
Empty FCI vehicles.
shall use the Mughal Road while returning to Jammu.
Similarly, other vehicles up to 10 tyres carrying perishable commodities shall also use the Mughal Road on days when up-convoy movement of HMVs 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 SANJY convoy movement, while maintaining adequate distance so that civilian traffic on NH-44 is not hampered.
Civilian traffic shall be released:
From Nagrota (Jammu) at 0600 hrs.
From Qazigund at 1100 hrs.
after the passage of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra convoys.
Kishtwar – Sinthan – Anantnag Road (NH-244)
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, and after receiving clearance from the Road Maintenance Agencies:
LMVs, passenger vehicles and private cars shall be allowed from both sides.
Vehicles from Paryana towards Anantnag shall be allowed between 0800 hrs and 1800 hrs.
Vehicles from Daksum towards Kishtwar shall also be allowed between 0800 hrs and 1800 hrs.
No vehicle shall be allowed after the prescribed cut-off timings.
Traffic Control Units Jammu and Srinagar shall inform commuters regarding the cut-off timings.
Srinagar – Sonamarg – Gumri Road (NH-1)
Subject to fair weather and road conditions:
LMVs shall be allowed from both sides between Srinagar and Kargil.
Vehicles from Sonamarg towards Kargil and Minamarg towards Srinagar shall be allowed after receiving clearance from road maintenance agencies.
Movement from Sonamarg towards Kargil shall continue up to 1200 hrs.
HMVs from Minamarg towards Srinagar shall be allowed between 1200 hrs and 1700 hrs.
No vehicle shall be permitted after 1700 hrs.
Motorists are advised to carry anti-skid chains due to slippery road conditions.
BSF Convoy Movement
BSF convoys travelling on the Srinagar–Leh Road should plan their movement in such a manner that normal traffic remains unaffected.
Mughal Road (NH-701A)
Subject to fair weather and clearance from the road maintenance agencies:
Vehicular movement of LMVs followed by HMVs (up to 10 tyres only) shall be allowed from both sides.
Vehicles from Poonch towards Shopian shall move between 0800 hrs and 1700 hrs.
Vehicles from Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch shall move between 0700 hrs and 1800 hrs.
No vehicle shall be permitted after the prescribed cut-off timings.
Traffic Control Units Jammu and Srinagar shall inform commuters regarding the cut-off timings.
Advisory
People are advised to undertake journeys only after confirming the road status from the following Traffic Control Units:
Jammu
0191-2459048
0191-2740550
9419147732
103
Srinagar
0194-2450022
0194-2485396
1800-180-7091
Ramban
9419993745
1800-180-7043
Udhampur
8491928625
PCR Kashmir
9506154100
