JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 23rd July 2026
JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 23rd July 2026
From 21-07-2026, 1600 hrs to 22-07-2026, 1600 hrs, Jammu-Srinagar NHW remained closed for 07 hours 37 minutes due to landslides/shooting stones at several locations and incessant rainfall along the entire highway. Slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwar Path.
In view of the inclement weather conditions forecast by the IMD with a likely spell of heavy rainfall over the next few days, the general public is advised to avoid travelling on NH-44 until the weather improves and the highway is declared safe and clear for traffic. Commuters are also advised to check the status of roads at J&K Traffic Police Twitter handle and Facebook page.
Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary haltage between Ramban and Banihal especially near landslide/shooting stone areas.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 23-07-2026
Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remains closed for vehicular movement due to landslides/shooting stones at several locations and incessant rainfall along the entire highway. However, decision regarding the vehicular movement on Jammu-Srinagar NHW shall be taken tomorrow after assessing the road conditions. Commuters are advised to avoid travelling on NH-44 until the weather improves and the highway is declared safe and clear for traffic. Please check the status of road at Traffic Police Twitter handle and Facebook page.
SHRI AMARNATH YATRA 2026
In view of the inclement weather forecast issued by the IMD, the UT Administration has already decided that the Shri Amarnath Yatra shall remain suspended till further orders. Accordingly, tomorrow, no vehicle carrying Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims shall be allowed to proceed from Jammu/Udhampur/Ramban towards Srinagar.
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244
As per order issued by the SDM Chatroo vide No. SDM/C/2026-2715/8786 dated 09-07-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/KNG/2025-26/487/88 dated 09-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after getting green signal from road maintenance agencies (NHIDCL/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 PP Parana towards Anantnag between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs, and from Dak Bungalow Kishtwar between 0900 hrs and 1600 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 order issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir vide No. DivCom/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 1700 hrs, and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1700 hrs. No motorist is advised to carry any extra fuel while travelling on this road. TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.
SFS convoy movement on the SSG Road shall plan their movement in such a manner that civil traffic is not disturbed.
Mughal Road (NH-701A)
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (GREF), vehicular movement (LMVs followed by HMVs) up to 10 tonnes only shall be allowed to ply on Mughal Road from both sides (i.e., from Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa).
These vehicles shall be allowed from:
Chandimarh (Buffliaz) towards Shopian between 0900 hrs and 1700 hrs.
Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 0700 hrs and 1800 hrs.
No vehicle shall be allowed to proceed after the prescribed cut-off timings.
As per the orders issued by :
District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DMS/ADM/PS-26-272/31-31 dated 03-07-2026, and
District Magistrate, Poonch vide No. DMP/J/376-91 dated 22-04-2026,
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 under:
Jammu: 0191-2450042, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
Ramban: 9419093745, 1800-180-7043
Udhampur: 8491982625
PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
PCR Kargil: 9541902530, 9541902331
