JAMMU :Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, Jammu/Srinagar has issued the traffic advisory for Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and other roads.
*Traffic Status In Last 24 Hours:*
From 27-10-2026, 1600 hrs to 28-10-2026, 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 03 vehicles between Ramban and Ramsoo and the movement of 03 nomadic herds (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 is being managed in a regulated manner at Dawal, Udhampur on NH-44 due to single lane of about 30-40 Mtrs.
*IMPORTANT ADVISORY FOR DARBAR MOVE - HMV BANNED ON OCT 31 & NOV 1:*
In view of the Move of Offices and to facilitate the smooth and hassle-free movement of the convoy of Secretariat employees from Srinagar to Jammu, *no movement of up HMVs/MMVs (goods carriers) from Jakheni, Udhampur towards Srinagar shall be allowed on the Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44) on 31-10-2026 (Saturday) and 01-11-2026 (Sunday).* However, down HMVs from Qazigund towards Jammu shall be allowed in a regulated manner.
Furthermore, no goods carriers (HMVs/MMVs) shall be allowed to proceed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Ramban, Banihal, Srinagar, etc., or from Qazigund towards Banihal, Ramban, Udhampur, etc., after 0200 hrs on 31st October, 2026 (intervening night of 30th/31st October, 2026) and 1st November, 2026 (intervening night of 31st October/1st November, 2026). Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicle accordingly.
*TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 29-10-2026:*
*1. Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44):*
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs Passenger/HPVs/ Private Cars/HMVs (Goods carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) viz 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 the road condition.
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 (NH-44) viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. They shall move after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.
*2. Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244:*
As per orders of SDM Chatroo and SDM Kokernag dated 09-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road maintenance agencies (NHIDCL), LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed to ply from both sides viz Kishtwar towards Srinagar and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed to move from PP Parana towards Anantnag between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs and from Daksum towards Kishtwar between 0900 hrs and 1600 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing.
*3. SSG ROAD (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari):*
As per order of DIVCOM Kashmir dated 14-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs shall be allowed to ply from both sides on Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari 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 1300 hrs. However, HMVs shall be allowed to move from Minamarg towards Srinagar between 1200 hrs and 1600 hrs, and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1600 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry and use anti-skid chain.
*4. Mughal Road (NH-701A):*
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after obtaining clearance from GREF, 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 (Baffliaz) towards Shopian and from Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 0700 hrs and 1800 hrs.
*General 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 and ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal.
In view of widening work by NHAI on Digdol-Khooni Nalla axis, movement of Kashmir bound oil & gas tankers shall remain restricted during daytime between 0700 hrs to 1900 hrs as 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 upto 0500 hrs.
Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary haltage between Ramban and Banihal especially near landslide/shooting stone area. HMVs Operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel.
People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming status of the road from Traffic control units: 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).
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