Traffic Advisory for Jammu-Srinagar NHW and Other Key Routes – June 4, 2025
The Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, Jammu/Srinagar has issued a detailed traffic advisory for commuters traveling on various routes across Jammu and Kashmir, including the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), Mughal Road, SSG Road, and Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag Road. Travelers are urged to follow the guidelines and plan their journeys accordingly.
NH-44 Traffic Update (June 2–3, 2025)
From June 2 at 5:00 PM to June 3 at 5:00 PM, slow movement was observed on NH-44 due to the following reasons:
- Breakdown of two Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs)
- Movement of a nomadic flock
- Ongoing four-lane construction
- Single-lane traffic at Dalwas, Peeda, Mehad, Marog, and Kishtwari Pather
Traffic was regulated at Mehad, Cafeteria, and Ramban due to a single-lane stretch of about 150–200 meters. Commuters are advised to maintain lane discipline, avoid overtaking, and exercise patience.
Important Instructions for Commuters
- Passenger and LMV Operators
Travel during daytime is advised due to potential shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal. - Goods Carrier Operators (HMVs/LMVs)
- Carry only perishable/live stock as per Traffic Police advisories
- Avoid overloading and ensure vehicles are fit and fueled properly
- Only 6 and 10-tyre HMVs are permitted via Dhar Road
- General Advisory
Avoid unnecessary halts, especially in landslide-prone areas between Ramban and Banihal.
Traffic Plan for June 4, 2025
Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44):
- LMVs/Passenger Cars: Allowed from both Jammu and Srinagar sides, subject to fair weather and road conditions.
- HMVs (Load Carriers): Allowed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar only till 4:00 PM, based on road conditions.
No HMV will be allowed after 4:00 PM.
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag Road (NH-244):
- LMVs/HPSVs: Allowed from both Anantnag and Kishtwar sides.
- From PP Parana to Anantnag: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- From PP Daksum to Kishtwar: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- No HMVs (except designated HPSVs) are allowed as per orders issued by SDM Chhatroo and SDM Kokernag.
SSG Road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari):
- Minamarg to Srinagar: LMVs followed by HMVs allowed from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- Sonamarg to Kargil: LMVs followed by HMVs allowed from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
- No vehicles permitted beyond cut-off times.
Mughal Road:
- LMVs/Private Vehicles: Allowed from both sides (Jammu-Srinagar via Poonch)
- HMVs (Local Livestock up to six tyres): Allowed from Poonch to Shopian between 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Helpline Numbers
For road status confirmation before travel, commuters are advised to contact:
- 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.




