Traffic Advisory: Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 and Other Key Routes Update

Jammu, March 20, 2025 – The Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, Jammu/Srinagar has issued a detailed traffic advisory regarding movement on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and other key routes in the Union Territory.

Traffic Updates on NH-44 (March 19-20, 2025)

Between 1700 hrs on March 19 and 1700 hrs on March 20, 2025, slow movement was observed on NH-44 due to:

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

Advisory for Passengers and Goods Carriers

1. Daytime Travel Recommended
   • Passengers and Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) operators are advised to travel only during the daytime due to the risk of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
2. Goods Carriers (HMVs & LMVs)
   • Operators carrying fresh perishable goods or livestock must adhere to traffic advisories due to single-lane movement and poor road conditions at Dalwas, Mehad, and between Marog & Kishtwari Pather.
   • HMV operators should avoid overloading and ensure they carry sufficient fuel before starting their journey.
   • Vehicles must be double-checked for fitness before undertaking travel on NH-44.
   • Only HMVs with 6 and 10 tyres will be allowed to use the Dhar Road route.
3. Avoid Unnecessary Halts
   • Commuters are strongly advised not to stop between Ramban and Banihal, especially near landslide-prone and shooting stone areas.

Traffic Plan & Advisory for March 21, 2025

• LMVs (Passenger & Private Cars)
  • Two-way traffic will be allowed from Jammu to Srinagar and vice versa, subject to favorable weather and road conditions.
• HMVs (Load Carriers)
  • Only HMVs from Qazigund (Navyug Tunnel side) towards Jammu will be allowed, depending on road conditions.
  • Traffic Control Units (TCU) of Jammu and Srinagar will coordinate with TCU Ramban for real-time road status.

Security Forces Convoy Movement

• Security Forces (SFs) should avoid traveling against the advisory to prevent congestion on the narrow stretch between Nashree and Banihal.
• SF Convoys will be allowed from Srinagar to Jammu, but only after confirming NH-44 status from TCU Ramban.

Status of Other Key Routes

Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag (NH-244)

• This route remains closed as per Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kokernag’s advisory (Ref. No. SDM/KNG/2024-25/3139-45 dated January 16, 2025).

Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari (SSG Road)

• Closed due to heavy snow accumulation.

Mughal Road

• Closed as per District Magistrate Poonch’s order (Ref. No. DMP/JC/7273-92 dated January 18, 2025) due to snow accumulation.

Bhaderwah-Chamba Road

• Still closed due to snow accumulation.

Important Travel Advisory

Travelers are advised to confirm the road status before beginning their journey by contacting the Traffic Control Units (TCU):

Helpline 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

For real-time updates, commuters should follow the J&K Traffic Police’s official Twitter handle and Facebook page.