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Traffic Plan & Advisory for March 17, 2025

Jammu-Srinagar NHW Traffic Advisory and Plan for March 17, 2025

Traffic Update for March 15-16, 2025

The Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, has reported slow traffic movement on National Highway-44 (Jammu-Srinagar NHW) between 1700 hrs on March 15, 2025, and 1700 hrs on March 16, 2025. The disruptions were caused due to:

  • Breakdown of five Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs)
  • Single-lane traffic at Dalwas, Peeda, Mehad, and between Marog & Kishtwari Pather
  • Ongoing four-lane construction work

Advisory for Travelers

  1. Daytime Travel Recommended: Passengers and LMV operators should travel during the daytime as there is a risk of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
  2. Goods Carrier Operators: HMVs and LMVs carrying fresh perishable items or livestock must adhere to the traffic advisory due to poor road conditions at Dalwas, Mehad, and Marog-Kishtwari Pather.
  3. Overloading & Fuel Management:
    • HMVs operators should avoid overloading.
    • Vehicles must carry sufficient fuel and ensure roadworthiness before starting the journey.
  4. Dhar Road Route for HMVs: Only 06- and 10-tyre HMVs are allowed on Dhar Road.
  5. Avoid Unnecessary Stops: Commuters should avoid halts between Ramban and Banihal, especially in landslide-prone areas.

Traffic Plan & Advisory for March 17, 2025

(Subject to fair weather and road conditions)

  • LMVs (Passenger & Private Cars): Allowed from both Jammu to Srinagar and Srinagar to Jammu.
  • HMVs (Load Carriers): Allowed only from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) towards Jammu, subject to road condition assessment.
  • Security Forces Movement: SF convoys should travel from Srinagar to Jammu only after confirming NHW status from Traffic Control Unit (TCU) Ramban.

Road Status Updates

Closed Roads:

  1. Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244 (As per SDM Kokernag’s advisory dated 16-01-2025)
  2. Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari (SSG) Road (Closed due to snow accumulation)
  3. Mughal Road (Closed as per DM Poonch’s order dated 18-01-2025)
  4. Bhaderwah-Chamba Road (Closed due to snow accumulation)

Travel Advisory

Commuters are strongly advised to check NH-44 road status before traveling by contacting the 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

For real-time updates, follow J&K Traffic Police on Twitter and Facebook. Travel safely and plan your journey wisely!

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