Traffic Advisory by Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Dated: 20th May 2025)
Location: Jammu/Srinagar
The Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, issues the following updates and advisories for vehicular movement on key highways from 1700 hrs, 19-05-2025 to 1700 hrs, 20-05-2025, and traffic plan for 21-05-2025:
Traffic Status (As of 20th May 2025)
NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar Highway):
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- Slow movement reported due to:
- Vehicle breakdowns (HMVs)
- Movement of 4 nomadic flocks
- Ongoing four-lane construction
- Narrowing to a single lane at Dalwas, Peeda, Mehad, and between Marog–Kishtwari Pather
- Traffic Regulation Points: Managed at Mehad, Cafeteria, and Ramban where the road narrows to 150–200 meters.
Commuters are urged to follow lane discipline; wrong-lane driving and overtaking will lead to congestion. - Travel Caution: Commuters, especially LMV/passenger vehicle operators, are advised to travel during the daytime due to risk of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
HMVs and Goods Carriers:
- Vehicles transporting perishables or livestock must comply with the advisory from Traffic Police Headquarters.
- Avoid overloading and ensure vehicles are roadworthy with adequate fuel before starting the journey.
- Only 6 and 10-tyre HMVs are permitted via Dhar Road.
General Advisory: Avoid unnecessary halts between Ramban and Banihal, especially near landslide-prone areas.
Traffic Plan for 21st May 2025
Jammu–Srinagar NH-44:
- LMVs/Passenger Cars:
Allowed both ways (Jammu to Srinagar and vice versa), subject to weather and road condition. - HMVs (Load Carriers):
Permitted from Jakheni (Udhampur) to Srinagar only.
No HMV allowed after 1600 hrs.
Movement subject to road and traffic conditions.
TCU Jammu and Srinagar will coordinate with TCU Ramban for final clearance.
Other Key Routes
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road (NH-244):
- LMVs and HPSVs allowed both ways between Anantnag and Kishtwar.
- Timings:
- From PP Parana (towards Anantnag): 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs
- From PP Daksum (towards Kishtwar): 0900 hrs to 1500 hrs
- No HMVs (except designated HPSVs) allowed as per SDM Chhatroo and Kokernag’s directives.
SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari):
- One-way regulated movement:
- From Minamarg to Srinagar: 0800 hrs to 1130 hrs
- From Sonamarg to Kargil: 1300 hrs to 1630 hrs
- No vehicle movement permitted after cut-off timings.
Mughal Road (Jammu–Srinagar via Poonch):
- LMVs allowed both ways, subject to weather and road clearance.
- Local HMVs (up to 6 tyres) permitted from Poonch to Shopian:
- From Behramgala (Baffliaz) and Herpora (Shopian): 0830 hrs to 1600 hrs
Bhaderwah–Chamba Road:
- Closed due to snow accumulation.
Important Contacts for Road Status Confirmation:
- Traffic Control Unit, Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
- Traffic Control Unit, Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
- TCU Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043
- TCU Udhampur: 8491928625
- PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
- PCR Kargil: 9541902330, 9541902331
- PCR Ganderbal: 9906668731
Public Notice:
Travelers are advised to stay updated with real-time road status through the J&K Traffic Police Twitter and Facebook pages before starting their journey.
