Traffic Advisory for January 26, 2026: Day Travel Advised on Jammu–Srinagar NH-44, Several Key Roads Closed
Jammu/Srinagar, Jan 26: Traffic Police Headquarters J&K has issued a traffic plan and advisory for 26-01-2026, urging passengers and LMV operators to prefer daytime travel on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and avoid night journeys due to multiple risks including shooting stones, landslides and slippery road conditions.
Officials said night travel should be avoided on the highway, particularly because of the apprehension of shooting stones/landslides and ongoing construction between Ramban and Banihal.
Traffic Police also warned that frost formation between Nachlana and the NAVYUG Tunnel, due to recent snowfall and snow accumulation, may cause the road to become slippery, creating inconvenience and risk for commuters.
Lane discipline advisory
Commuters have been advised to strictly maintain lane discipline, and avoid:
- Wrong lane driving
- Rash overtaking
Traffic Police said such violations lead to heavy congestion and traffic jams, especially on narrow stretches.
NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar National Highway) Update
Subject to fair weather and improved road conditions, Traffic Police stated that:
✅ LMVs, Passenger vehicles, HPSVs, Private cars and HMVs (goods carriers) shall be allowed from both sides on NH-44:
- Jammu to Srinagar
- Srinagar to Jammu
Traffic Control Units (TCU) Jammu and Srinagar will coordinate with TCU Ramban for road condition updates and safe regulation of movement.
Security Forces Convoy Movement
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions:
✅ Security Forces vehicles shall also be allowed from both sides on NH-44.
They will be permitted to move only after confirming the highway status from TCU Ramban, officials said.
Important Roads Still Closed
Due to fresh snow accumulation, the following routes remain closed for vehicular traffic:
NH-244 (Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road)
❌ Still closed due to snowfall accumulation.
SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri)
❌ Still closed due to fresh snowfall.
Mughal Road
❌ Still closed due to fresh snowfall.
Official Advisory for Travellers
People have been advised to undertake travel only after confirming the road status from Traffic Control Units.
Traffic Control Room Contact Numbers:
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
Key Message
Travelers are advised to remain alert and avoid unnecessary movement during risky hours. Authorities have stressed that day travel is safer and commuters must cooperate by following traffic rules to avoid congestion.
