From 28-06-2026, 1600 hrs to 29-06-2026, 1600 hrs, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwari Pather. In addition to this, the breakdown of 02 HMVs between Ramban and Banihal also affected traffic movement.

Commuters travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa are advised to keep in mind that a dry run for the Shri Amarnath Yatra will be conducted tomorrow, i.e. 30-06-2026, from Lamber (Banihal) to Pahalgam/Baltal between 0600 hrs and 0930 hrs.

Passengers/LMV operators are advised to prefer journeys on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stones, landslides, and ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.

NH-44 (NH)

Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs, Passenger Vehicles, Private Cars and HMVs (Goods Carriers) 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 may cause congestion.

TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate the traffic movement.

SFs Convoy Movement

SFs convoys moving on NH-44 shall plan their movement in such a manner that the dry run of convoys for Shri Amarnath Yatra is not disturbed.

They shall move after confirming the status of NH from TCU Ramban.

Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244

As per orders issued by the SDM Chatroo vide No. SDM/C/2026-27/270-78 dated 24-05-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDMKNG/26-27/206 dated 25-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, and after receiving a green signal from road maintenance agencies (NHIDCL):

LMVs, Passenger Vehicles and Private Cars shall be allowed to ply from both sides on Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag Road.

These vehicles shall be allowed to move from PP Parana and Daksum between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs.

HMVs up to six tyres and HPSVs (seating capacity up to 30 passengers only) shall be allowed to ply from Kishtwar towards Srinagar.

These vehicles shall be allowed to move from PP Parana between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs.

No vehicle shall be allowed after the cut-off timing.

TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate the movement.

SSG ROAD

As per orders issued by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir vide No. DivCom/Dev/100/2020/4362-4410 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.

Vehicles shall be allowed to move:

From Sonamarg towards Kargil

From Minamarg towards Srinagar

Only after receiving a green signal from road maintenance agencies.

Movement shall be allowed 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 and use anti-skid chains to gain better grip on slippery roads.

TCU Srinagar shall coordinate the movement.

SF convoys moving on the SSG Road shall plan their movement in such a manner that civil traffic is not disturbed.

Mughal Road

As per orders issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DMS/ADM-PS/25-26/276-83 dated 22-04-2026 and the District Magistrate, Poonch vide No. DMP/1/376-01 dated 22-04-2026:

Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, vehicular movement (LMVs followed by HMVs up to six tyres only) shall be allowed on Mughal Road from both sides:

From Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa.

Movement timings :

From Chandimarh (Buffliaz) towards Shopian: 0900 hrs to 1700 hrs.

From Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch: 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs.

Movement shall be allowed 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 journeys only after confirming road status from Traffic Control Units:

Jammu:
📞 0191-2450048
📞 0191-2740550
📞 9419147732
📞 103

Srinagar:
📞 0194-2460022
📞 2485306
📞 18001807001
📞 103

Ramban:
📞 9419903745
📞 1800-180-7043

Udhampur:
📞 01992-2708625

PCR Kishtwar:
📞 9006154100