JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 31st May 2026
From 29-05-2026, 1600 hrs to 30-05-2026, 1600 hrs, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwar Pather, in addition to movement of nomadic herds (crossing Nachlana–Banihal).
Ongoing movement of nomadic herds and single-lane stretch between Marog to Kishtwar Pather is likely to slow down traffic. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking.
Passengers/LMV Operators Advisory
Passengers/LMV 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 valley, and ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters.
NH-44 (NHW) Traffic Plan
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions:
LMVs / Passenger / HPSVs / Private Cars / Goods Carriers shall be allowed from both sides on NHW (NH-44), i.e., from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa.
Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline; overtaking, wrong lane driving will cause congestion.
TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding road conditions.
SFs 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).
TCU Ramban shall coordinate convoy movement.
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244
As per orders issued by SDM Chatroo:
No movement of heavy vehicles (HMVs) shall be allowed on this road.
LMVs / Passenger / Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides.
Vehicles shall be allowed from Kishtwar towards Srinagar and vice-versa.
Traffic shall be allowed from Daksum between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs.
HMVs up to six tyres (load capacity up to 300 passengers only) shall be allowed to ply on alternate days basis.
No vehicle shall be allowed after cut-off timing.
TCU Ramban/Srinagar shall inform all concerned about cut-off timings.
SSG ROAD (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri)
As per orders issued by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir:
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.
HMVs shall be allowed from Sonamarg towards Kargil and Minamarg towards Srinagar (only after receiving green signal from road maintenance agencies).
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 chains to gain more grip on slippery road.
TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about cut-off timings.
Mughal Road Advisory
As per orders issued by the District Magistrate:
Subject to fair weather and road conditions, LMVs followed by HMVs up to six tyres only shall be allowed on Mughal Road from both sides.
From Poonch towards Shopian, vehicles shall be allowed from Behramgalla (Buffliaz) towards Srinagar between 0500 hrs and 1700 hrs.
From Shopian towards Poonch, vehicles shall be allowed between 1000 hrs and 1700 hrs after obtaining clearance from the nodal agency (GREF).
No vehicle shall be allowed after cut-off timing.
TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall inform all concerned.
ADVISORY
People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming status of the road from Traffic Control Units:
Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2470550
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091
Ramban: 9419993745
Udhampur: 8491926825
PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
PCR Kargil: 9541902331
