TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
1. From 19-04-2024, 1700 hrs. to 20-04-2024, 1700 hrs., Jammu-Srinagar NHW remained blocked for 15 hrs. 14 mins. due to landslides/mudslides/shooting stones at many places. Slow movement was observed on NH-44 due to nomadic flocks, single lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, Panthyal, Nachlana, Shalgarhi etc. and poor surface condition of road at many places between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel.
2. Passengers/LMVs operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-
Srinagar NHW during day time. Please avoid journey during night hours as apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal. 3. Load carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicle as per advisory issued by Traffic Police
Headquarters time to time as there is single lane traffic and poor condition of road at Dalwas, Panthyal, Nachlana, Shalgarhi etc. on Jammu Srinagar NHW. 4. HMVs Operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. It is further requested that vehicle owners must double check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW.
5. HMVs with only 06 and 10 tyres shall be allowed to ply through Dhar road.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 21-04-2024:- Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. However, HMVs shall be managed on regulated manner after assessing the road condition.
Cut off timing for LMVs in view of single road at Dalwas, Panthyal, Nachlana, Kishtwari Pather etc:- (subject to change depending on road condition) from Nagrota (Jammu) 0600 hrs to 1300 hrs from Jakheni (Udhampur) 0700 hrs to 1400 hrs & from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) 0600 hrs to 1300 hrs No Vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing.
SFs Convoy Movement:-
Security Forces are advised/requested not to ply against advisory/traffic plan in view
of possible traffic congestion because of narrow carriage way between Nashree and
Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. Tomorrow they may ply from Jammu towards
Srinagar after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.
Kishtwar- Sinthan- Anantnag NH-244:-
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road is still closed.
SSG ROAD
Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road is closed due to multiple avalanches trigged across Zojila and fresh snowfall.
Mughal Road:-
Mughal road is still closed.
Bhaderwah-Chamba road:-
Bhaderwah-Chamba road is still blocked due to snow accumulation.
ADVISORY:-
People are advised to undertake journey on NH-44 only after confirming status of the road from Traffic control units as under:-
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)