Traffic Advisory for Jammu & Kashmir: Movement Regulated on Key Highways Due to Road Conditions
The Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a detailed traffic advisory for May 18, 2025, highlighting regulated vehicular movement across several major routes including NH-44, Mughal Road, Sinthan Top, and SSG Road, owing to weather conditions, ongoing construction, and road maintenance activities.
NH-44: Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
Between 1700 hrs on May 16 to 1700 hrs on May 17, slow vehicular movement was observed on NH-44 due to:
- Breakdown of three Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs)
- Movement of five nomadic flocks
- Ongoing four-lane construction work
- Single lane traffic at key points like Dalwas, Peeda, Mehad, and between Marog and Kishtwari Pather
Traffic is currently being regulated at Mehad, Cafeteria, and Ramban due to a 150–200 meter single lane stretch. Commuters are advised to maintain lane discipline, avoid overtaking or wrong-lane driving to prevent further congestion.
Passengers and LMV operators are strongly advised to travel during the daytime as there’s a risk of shooting stones in the Ramban-Banihal sector.
Goods carriers transporting perishable items or livestock should strictly follow advisories issued by Traffic Police Headquarters and ensure vehicles are not overloaded, are roadworthy, and carry sufficient fuel.
Only HMVs with six and ten tyres will be allowed to use the Dhar Road.
All commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary stops between Ramban and Banihal, especially near landslide-prone areas.
Traffic Plan for May 18, 2025 – NH-44
- LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars) will be allowed from both sides: Jammu to Srinagar and vice versa.
- HMVs (Load Carriers) will be allowed from Qazigund (Navyug Tunnel) towards Jammu, based on road and traffic conditions.
- No HMVs will be allowed from Qazigund after 1600 hrs.
- Commuters should stay updated via J&K Traffic Police’s Twitter and Facebook pages.
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag Road (NH-244)
Subject to clearance from NHIDCL and favorable conditions:
- LMVs and HPSVs will be allowed from both directions.
- Vehicles from PP Parana to Anantnag: 0800 hrs – 1600 hrs
- Vehicles from PP Daksum to Kishtwar: 0900 hrs – 1500 hrs
- No HMVs, except designated HPSVs, will be permitted.
- Orders issued by SDMs of Chhatroo and Kokernag will apply.
Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari (SSG) Road
Traffic will be regulated based on BRO clearance:
- Minamarg to Srinagar: LMVs followed by HMVs from 0800 hrs to 1130 hrs
- Sonamarg to Kargil: LMVs followed by HMVs from 1300 hrs to 1630 hrs
- No vehicles will be allowed post cut-off timings.
Mughal Road
Subject to favorable weather and road conditions:
- LMVs (Passenger/Private) will be allowed both ways via Poonch.
- HMVs (only perishable/fruit-laden, six tyres only) permitted from Shopian to Poonch from 0830 hrs to 1600 hrs via Behramgala and Herpora.
Bhaderwah-Chamba Road
This route remains closed due to snow accumulation.
Important Contacts for Road Status Updates
Travelers are advised to confirm the latest road status before traveling using the following contact 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
- PCR Ganderbal: 9906668731
