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JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 25th May 2026
From 23-05-2026, 1600 hrs to 24-05-2026, 1600 hrs, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwar Pass. In addition to breakdown of 02 HMVs at Digool and Nashri, and the movement of 15 nomadic herds (crossing Nachlana–Banihal).
Owing to ongoing movement of 40 nomadic herds, traffic on the single-lane stretch from Marog to Kishtwar Pass is likely to slow down. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking.
Passengers/HMV operators are advised to prefer journey 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 Ramban and Banihal which may cause inconvenience to commuters.
NH-44 (NHW)
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars/HMVs) (Good carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44) via zig-zag manner towards Srinagar and vice-versa. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline, overtaking, wrong lane driving will cause congestion. Traffic Police will coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding the road condition.
SFs Convoy Movement
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44) via zig-zag manner 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/KN/G/26-27/201-207 dated 01-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from the Road Maintenance Agencies (NHIDCL), only LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars) shall be allowed to ply from Srinagar towards Kishtwar via Daksum–Sinthan Top. These vehicles shall be allowed from Daksum between 1030 hrs to 1530 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut-off timing. TCU Ramban, Ramban shall monitor and coordinate about the cut-off timing.
SSG ROAD
As per order issued by the DIVCOM Kashmir vide No. Div-Com/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–Gumri 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 confirming status of the road from Traffic authorities up to 1300 hrs. However, HMVs shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1200 hrs and 1500 hrs and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1500 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry warm clothes and chain to gain more grip on slippery roads. TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.
Mughal Road
As per orders issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DM/ADM/PS/25-26/278-85 dated 22-04-2026 and the District Magistrate, Poonch vide No. DM/PJ/376-91 dated 22-04-2026, and subject to fair weather and good road conditions, vehicular movement (LMVs only) shall be allowed from both sides only after confirming status of the road from Traffic authorities. Vehicles shall be allowed 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, 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: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485936, 18001807091, 103
Ramban: 9419983746, 1800-180-7043
Udhampur: 8491982625
PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
PCR Kargil: 9541902331
