JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 30th August 2026
JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 30th August 2026
TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
From 28-08-2026, 1600 hrs to 29-08-2026, 1600 hrs, very slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane, unsurfaced & narrow stretches of the road at Digdol, Udhampur as well as the single lane stretch between Marog and Kishtwar Pather, in addition to the breakdown of 02 vehicles between Nashri and Ramban.
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 journey only after confirming the status of road from TCU Jammu/Srinagar/Ramban/Jammu. Commuters are also advised to check the status of roads at J&K Traffic Police Twitter handle and Facebook page.
Traffic managed on regulated manner at Dawal, Udhampur on NH-44 due to single lane about 20–40 meters.
Passengers/LWV operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stones/landslides as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.
In view of widening works being undertaken by NHAI on Digdol-Khooni Nallah side on Jammu-Srinagar NHW, the movement of tanker-bound oil & gas tankers shall remain restricted on this stretch during daytime, i.e. between 0700 hrs to 1500 hrs, as the movement of tankers loaded with inflammable material is restricted through tunnels. As such, the movement of up tankers shall be allowed beyond Chenani only after 1700 hrs up to 0500 hrs. Tanker operators are advised to plan their travel accordingly in order to avoid any inconvenience and for their safety.
Goods carrier (HMV/LWV) operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicles as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time as there is apprehension of shooting stones/landslides as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal which may cause inconvenience to commuters.
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HMV Operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. It is further requested that vehicle owners must double check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW.
Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary halts between Ramban and Banihal, especially near Landslide Shooting Zone area.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 30-08-2026
Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)
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), i.e. from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa.
Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline. Overtaking and wrong-lane driving will cause congestion. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding the road condition.
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. from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. They shall move after confirming the status of the road from TCU Ramban.
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244
As per order issued by the SDM Chatroo vide No. SDM/C/2026-27/576-85 dated 09-07-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide order No. SDM/K/2026/348 dated 09-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions and after receiving a green signal from road maintenance agencies (NHIDCL), LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed to ply from both sides, i.e. from Kishtwar towards Srinagar and vice-versa, on Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road.
These vehicles shall be allowed to move from Panjpara towards Anantnag between 0600 hrs and 1600 hrs, and from Khanabal towards Kishtwar between 0900 hrs and 1600 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut-off timing.
TCU Jammu/Ramban/TCU Srinagar will inform all concerned about the cut-off timings.
SSG ROAD
As per order issued by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir vide No. DivCom/Sec/2026/2392-2210 dated 14-06-2026, 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 receiving green signal from the road maintenance agencies, up to 1600 hrs.
However, HMV shall be allowed to move from Minamarg towards Srinagar between 1200 hrs and 1600 hrs, and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1700 hrs.
Light vehicles are advised to carry and use anti-skid chains to gain more grip on the slippery road.
TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about the cut-off timings.
SFs convoy moving 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 (R&B/PW(R)), vehicular movement (LMVs followed by HMVs up to ten tyres 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 (Poonch) towards Shopian and from Heerpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 0700 hrs and 1800 hrs.
No vehicle shall be allowed to move after the prescribed cut-off timings.
As per the order issued by the District Magistrate concerned, regarding the cut-off timings.
ADVISORY
People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming the status of the road from Traffic Control Units as under:
Jammu: 0191-2450028, 0191-2740550, 0191-2574123, 103
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2430029, 18001807043, 103
Ramban: 01998-266315, 18001807043
Udhampur: 18001807043
PCR Kashmir: 9596114511/100
PCR Kargil: 9541902336, 9541902331
