Traffic Advisory for Jammu & Kashmir: Road Closures and Travel Guidelines (March 1, 2025)
The Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu & Kashmir, has issued an important travel advisory for March 1, 2025, regarding the status of major highways and roads in the region. Several routes remain closed due to adverse weather conditions, landslides, and shooting stones. Commuters are advised to check the latest updates before planning their journey.
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remains closed at multiple points, including Hingni, Gangroo, Kishtwari Pather, Mom Passi, and Mehar due to shooting stones, and at Cafeteria and Dalwas due to mudslides. Restoration work is ongoing, but travelers are advised to avoid this route until further notice. A decision on reopening will be made after assessing road conditions and receiving clearance from maintenance agencies.
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag National Highway (NH-244)
The Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag Road is closed for vehicular movement, as per the advisory issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Kokernag, under endstt. no. SDM/KNG/2024-25/3139-45 dated 16-01-2025.
Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari Road (SSG Road)
The SSG Road remains closed due to heavy snow accumulation. Travelers should avoid this route until further updates are provided.
Mughal Road
Mughal Road is closed for traffic, following the District Magistrate Poonch’s order (endstt. no. DMP/JC/7273-92 dated 18-01-2025), due to snow accumulation.
Bhaderwah-Chamba Road
The Bhaderwah-Chamba Road is still closed due to snow accumulation, making travel impossible at this time.
Travel Advisory
Commuters are strongly advised to confirm the status of roads before embarking on their journey. Travelers can contact the following traffic control units for real-time updates:
- Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
- Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 0194-2485396, 18001807091, 103
- Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043
- Udhampur: 8491928625
- PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
- PCR Kargil: 9541902330, 9541902331
Due to ongoing restoration work, shooting stones, and snow accumulation, several key routes in Jammu & Kashmir remain inaccessible. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and travelers are urged to follow official updates before planning their trips. Stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel on affected roads.
