JAMMU :Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, Jammu/Srinagar has issued traffic update and advisory.
*Traffic Status 06-11-2026 (1600 hrs) To 07-11-2026 (1600 hrs):*
Very slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single lane, undulating & uneven surface of the road at Dawal, Udhampur as well as the single-lane stretch between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, in addition to the breakdown of a vehicle at Nachlana and the movement of 01 nomadic herd (crossing Banihal-Nachlana).
Owing to ongoing movement of 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.
Traffic managed on regulated manner at Dawal, Udhampur on NH-44 due to single lane about 30-40 Mtrs.
Passengers/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 from valley as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal which may cause inconvenience.
In view of widening work being undertaken by NHAI on Digdol-Khooni Nalla axis, movement of Kashmir bound oil & gas tankers shall remain restricted on this stretch during daytime between 0700 hrs to 1900 hrs as movement of tankers loaded with inflammable material is restricted through tunnels. As such movement of up tankers shall be allowed beyond Chenani only after 1700 hrs upto 0500 hrs.
Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicle as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters time to time.
HMVs Operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journey. Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary haltage between Ramban and Banihal especially near landslide/shooting stone area.
*TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 08-11-2026:*
*1. Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44):*
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs Passenger/HPVs/Private Cars/HMVs (Good carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW viz from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline; overtaking, wrong lane driving will cause congestion.
*2. Army/SFs Convoy Movement:*
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. They shall move after confirming status from TCU Ramban.
*3. Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244:*
As per order issued by SDM Chatroo No. SDM/C/2026-27/578-86 dated 09-07-2026 and SDM Kokernag No SDM/KNG/2025-26/487-88 dated 09-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from NHIDCL. LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides Kishtwar towards Srinagar and vice versa. Vehicles shall be allowed from PP Parana towards Anantnag between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs and from Daksum towards Kishtwar between 0900 hrs and 1600 hrs. No vehicle after cut off timing.
*4. SSG Road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari):*
As per order issued by DIVCOM Kashmir No. DivCom/Dev/100/2026/4392-4410 dated 14-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs shall be allowed both sides. These vehicles shall be allowed from Sonamarg towards Kargil and from Minamarg towards Srinagar upto 1300 hrs. However, HMVs shall be allowed from Minamarg towards Srinagar between 1200 hrs and 1700 hrs, and no vehicle after 1700 hrs. Motorists advised to carry and use anti-skid chain. SFs convoy shall plan movement so civil traffic not disturbed.
*5. Mughal Road (NH-701A):*
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after clearance from GREF, vehicular movement (LMVs followed by HMVs up to Ten tyres only) shall be allowed both sides i.e. from Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa. Vehicles allowed from Chandimarh (Baffliaz) towards Shopian and from Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 0700 hrs and 1800 hrs. No vehicle after prescribed cut-off. As per orders issued by DM Shopian No. DMS/ADM-PS/26-27/321-31 dated 03-07-2026.
*TCU Helpline Numbers:*
Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103), Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103), Ramban (9419993745, 1800-180-7043), Udhampur (8491928625), PCR Kishtwar (9906154100), PCR Kargil (9541902330, 9541902331)
People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming status of the road from Traffic control units.
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