JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 21th August 2026
JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 21th August 2026
TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
From 19-08-2026, 1800 hrs to 20-08-2026, 1800 hrs, very slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane traffic and uneven surface of the road at Chenani, Udhampur, as well as at Kishtwar Pather between Morgo and Khankandi Pather. In addition, a vehicle breakdown was reported at Kishtwar Pather.
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 the road from Traffic Control Units (TCUs), Traffic Police Headquarters, traffic helplines and official social media pages.
Traffic was managed in a regulated manner at Dewal, Udhampur on NH-44 due to a single-lane stretch of about 30–40 metres.
Passengers and LMV operators are advised to prefer daytime travel on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway. Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stones/boulders, as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.
In view of the widening work being undertaken by NHAI on the Digdol–Khooni Nallah axis of the Jammu–Srinagar NHW, the movement of Rathore-bound oil and LPG tankers shall remain restricted during daytime between 0700 hrs and 1900 hrs. The movement of tankers loaded with inflammable material is restricted through tunnels. As such, the movement of such tankers shall be allowed beyond Chenani only after 1600 hrs up to 0800 hrs. Tanker operators are advised to plan their travel accordingly to avoid inconvenience and ensure safety.
Goods-carrying HMVs/LMVs carrying fresh/perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicles as per the advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time, as there is apprehension of shooting stones/boulders as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.
HMV operators/owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during their journey on the Jammu–Srinagar NHW. Vehicle owners are also advised to 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-prone areas.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 21-08-2026
Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs, passenger vehicles, private cars, HMVs and goods carriers shall be allowed from both sides on the Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44), via their respective lanes.
Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline. Wrong-lane driving may cause congestion. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding the road condition.
Army/Forces Convoy Movement
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on the Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44), i.e. from 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 the order issued by the SDM Chatroo, vide No. SDM/C/2026-27/578-89 dated 08-07-2026, and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/KNK/2026-27/537-? dated 08-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after receiving the green signal from the road maintenance agency (R&B), LMVs/passenger/private cars/HMVs/goods carriers shall be allowed to ply from both sides.
Vehicles shall be allowed to move from PP Pather towards Kishtwar between 0600 hrs and 1800 hrs, and from Dachhan towards Kishtwar between 0800 hrs and 1800 hrs.
No vehicle shall be allowed after the cut-off timing. TCU Jammu/Ramban/TCU Srinagar will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.
SSG Road
As per the order issued by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, vide No. DivCom/Dev/2026/???-410 dated 14-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs shall be allowed from both sides on the Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri road, i.e. from Srinagar towards Kargil and vice versa.
Vehicles 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, up to 1300 hrs.
However, HMVs shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1200 hrs and 1700 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after 1700 hrs.
Motorists are advised to carry sufficient fuel and ensure that their vehicles are in proper condition before undertaking the journey.
TCU Srinagar and PCR Kashmir will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.
SSG convoy movement shall be planned in such a manner that civilian traffic is not disturbed.
Mughal Road (NH-701)
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (R&B), vehicles shall be allowed to ply from both sides on the Mughal Road, i.e. from Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa.
Vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimarh towards Shopian and from Heerpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 0700 hrs and 1800 hrs.
No vehicle shall be allowed after the prescribed cut-off timings.
As per the order issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian, vide No. DM/SH/PS/??-?? dated 03-07-2026, TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall inform all concerned regarding the cut-off timings.
ADVISORY
People are advised to undertake journeys only after confirming the status of the road from Traffic Control Units as under:
Jammu: 0191-2450024, 0191-2450025, 9419147732, 103
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485398, 18001807001, 103
Ramban: 9419996275
Udhampur: 8491828625
PCR Kashmir: 100, 112
PCR Kashmir: 9541902330, 9541902331
