Jammu/Srinagar: Traffic Police Headquarters Jammu & Kashmir has issued the Traffic Plan & Advisory for 29-01-2026, urging passengers to travel during daytime and avoid unnecessary movement at night due to landslide and shooting stone risks on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44).
The advisory also mentions that due to a 40–50 metre single-lane stretch at Kishtwari Pather caused by sinking of the road, Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) will be allowed to ply on an alternate-day basis.
Night Travel Discouraged on NH-44
Traffic Police have strongly advised LMV operators and passengers to travel only during daylight hours. As per the advisory, commuters should avoid night journeys due to:
- Risk of shooting stones/landslides
- Ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal
- Frost formation on the road between Nachlana and Navyug Tunnel after recent snowfall, leading to slippery driving conditions
Strict Warning on Lane Discipline
Commuters have been told to follow proper lane discipline. Traffic Police warned that:
- Overtaking
- Wrong-lane driving
- Rash driving
may cause heavy congestion on narrow stretches, especially between Ramban–Banihal.
NH-44 (Jammu-Srinagar Highway) Traffic Plan for 29-01-2026
Subject to fair weather and road conditions, the following traffic movement is planned:
✅ Light Vehicles (LMVs)
- Passenger LMVs / HPVs / Private cars will be allowed from both sides
- Jammu → Srinagar
- Srinagar → Jammu
⚠️ Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs)
- HMVs will be allowed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar
- Movement will be permitted only after assessing the road/traffic situation
- No HMV shall be allowed after 1400 hrs
- TCU Udhampur will coordinate with TCU Ramban before releasing HMVs
Security Forces Convoy Advisory
Traffic Police requested Security Forces convoys to strictly follow the traffic plan and avoid travelling against the advisory, citing:
- Narrow road carriageway between Ramban and Banihal
- Possibility of traffic congestion
As per advisory, Security Forces may move from Jammu towards Srinagar tomorrow only after confirming NH-44 status from TCU Ramban.
Roads Closed Due to Snowfall
Traffic Police confirmed that multiple key roads remain closed due to snow accumulation:
❌ NH-244 (Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road)
- Still closed for vehicular traffic
❌ SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri)
- Still closed due to snow
❌ Mughal Road
- Still closed for vehicular movement due to snow
Traffic Control Room Contact Numbers (Road Status Confirmation)
People are advised to confirm road status before starting their journey via 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
With snowfall conditions still affecting several roads and risk-prone stretches on NH-44, commuters are advised to travel cautiously, avoid night journeys, and follow official traffic instructions to prevent delays and accidents
