JK National Highway Traffic Updates for 15th May 2026
From 13-05-2026, 1600 hrs to 14-05-2026, 1600 hrs, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, in addition to breakdown of 02 HMV’s at Nachlana and Digdol, and the movement of nomadic herds (crossing Nachlana–Banihal).
Owing to ongoing movement of 04 nomadic herds, traffic on the single-lane stretch from Marog to Kishtwari Pather is likely to slow down. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking.
Passenger/LMV Operators
Passenger/LMV 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, movement of nomads towards valley, as well as ongoing construction works between Ramban and Banihal which may cause inconvenience to commuters.
NH-44 (NHW)
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs/Passenger/HPVs/Private Cars/HMVs (Good carriers) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44) via 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 the road condition.
SF 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 Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. They shall move after confirming the status of NHW from TCU.
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244
As per order issued by the SDM Chatroo vide No. SDM/Chatroo/2K/149-58 dated 05-05-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/KNG/26-27/01-07 dated 01-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road Maintenance agencies (NHDCL), 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 Jammu/Ramban/TCU Srinagar will monitor and coordinate about the cut-off timing.
SSG ROAD
As per order issued by the Divisional Commissioner vide No. Div.Com/Dorj/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 Gumri towards Srinagar only after receiving green signal from Road Maintenance agencies 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 anti-skid chain to gain more grip on the slippery road. TCU Srinagar and PCR Kangan will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.
SF Convoy Movement on Srinagar–Kargil
SF convoy moving from Srinagar towards Kargil shall be allowed in such a manner that civil traffic is not disturbed.
Mughal Road
As per the orders issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DMS/ADM-PS/25-26/278-285 dated 22-04-2026 and the District Magistrate, Poonch vide No. DM/PU/376-91 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, i.e., from Poonch towards Shopian and vice-versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimar (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 Road Maintenance agencies (GREF). No vehicular movement shall be allowed after the cut-off timings. TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall coordinate 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, 0191-4174323, 103)
Srinagar: (0194-2450022, 2455366, 18001807001, 103)
Ramban: (9419983745, 1800-180-7043)
Udhampur: (8491928625)
PCR Kishtwar: (9906154100)
PCR Kargil: (9541022530, 9541022331)
