TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
1. From 25-05-2024, 1700 hrs. to 26-05-2024, 1700 hrs., there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to the breakdown of 06 HMVs, 09 nomadic flocks, single lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, Panthyal, Magerkote, Nachlana, Gangroo, Shalgarhi, etc., and poor surface condition of the road at many places between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel.
2. Passengers/LMVs operators are advised to undertake their journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during daytime as the movement of nomads towards Kashmir Valley may cause inconvenience to commuters and there is an apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
3. Load carrier (HMV/LMV) operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicles as per the advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time, as there is single lane traffic and poor condition of the road at Dalwas, Panthyal, Magerkote, Nachlana, Shalgarhi, etc., on Jammu-Srinagar NHW.
4. HMV operators/owners are requested to desist from overloading and ensure sufficient fuel for the journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. Vehicle owners must double-check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking the 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 27-05-2024:
Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather, good road condition, and manageable traffic environment, 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 allowed from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) towards Jammu after the down LMVs tail and assessment of road condition.
Cut off timing for LMVs in view of single road at Dalwas, Panthyal, Magerkote, Nachlana, Shalgarhi, 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 the 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 the narrow carriageway between Nashree and Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. Tomorrow they may ply from Srinagar towards Jammu after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244:
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, vehicular movement (only LMVs) on Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road shall be allowed from both sides, viz. Anantnag towards Kishtwar and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Daksum and Chingam (Chatroo) between 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after the cut-off timing.
SSG ROAD:
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, (after getting green signal from Road maintenance agencies) LMVs movement shall be allowed from both sides, viz. Srinagar towards Kargil and vice versa on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road. LMVs followed by SFs Convoy shall be allowed from Sonamarg between 0600 hrs to 1400 hrs and LMVs from Minamarg 0600 hrs to 1400 hrs. However, HMVs shall be allowed from Minamarg towards Srinagar between 1500 hrs to 1800 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed from the opposite side during the movement of HMVs and no vehicle shall be allowed after the cut-off timings.
Mughal Road:
Tomorrow subject to fair weather and good road condition, LMVs movement on Mughal road shall be allowed from both sides, viz. Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa, and HMVs (up to 10 tyres) shall be allowed from Shopian towards Poonch. These vehicles shall be allowed from Behramgalla (Buffliaz) and Herpora (Shopian) between 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs, after the green signal from road agencies.
Bhaderwah-Chamba road:
Bhaderwah-Chamba road is open for vehicular movement.
ADVISORY:
People are advised to undertake the journey only after confirming the 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
