Traffic Advisory Update for Jammu & Kashmir – May 16, 2025
TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR has issued the latest advisory for vehicular movement on key highways and roads across Jammu & Kashmir for May 16, 2025, urging travelers to exercise caution and plan their journeys accordingly.
Current Traffic Status (14–15 May 2025)
Between 1700 hrs on May 14 to 1700 hrs on May 15, 2025, slow traffic movement was reported on National Highway-44 (NH-44) due to the following:
- Breakdown of seven heavy motor vehicles (HMVs)
- Movement of 12 nomadic flocks
- Single lane traffic at Dalwas, Peeda, Mehad, and between Marog and Kishtwari Pather
- Ongoing four-lane construction work
Traffic is being regulated particularly at Mehad, Cafeteria, and Ramban due to narrow stretches (150–200 meters). Commuters are strongly advised to maintain lane discipline and avoid overtaking or wrong-lane driving to prevent congestion.
Important Advisory for Commuters
- Daytime travel only is recommended on the Jammu–Srinagar NHW, especially between Ramban and Banihal, due to risks of shooting stones.
- Operators of goods carriers (HMVs/LMVs) transporting perishables or livestock must follow advisories issued by the Traffic Police and avoid overloading.
- All vehicles must be roadworthy and carry sufficient fuel before starting the journey.
- Only 6 and 10-tyre HMVs are permitted via Dhar Road.
- Avoid unnecessary halts between Ramban and Banihal, especially in landslide-prone zones.
Traffic Plan for May 16, 2025
Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)
- LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars) will be allowed to travel from both sides (Jammu to Srinagar and vice-versa), subject to weather and road conditions.
- HMVs (Load Carriers) will be allowed only from Qazigund (NAVYUG Tunnel) towards Jammu post assessment of road status.
- No HMV will be allowed after 1600 hrs from Qazigund.
- Traffic Control Units (TCU) at Jammu/Srinagar will coordinate with TCU Ramban for updated conditions.
Stay updated via the official J&K Traffic Police Twitter and Facebook pages.
Other Route Updates
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244
- Vehicle movement status pending confirmation from NHIDCL.
Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari (SSG) Road
- Subject to BRO clearance and good weather.
- From Minamarg to Srinagar: LMVs followed by HMVs from 0800 hrs to 1130 hrs
- From Sonamarg to Kargil: LMVs followed by HMVs from 1300 hrs to 1630 hrs
- No movement allowed post cutoff times.
Mughal Road
- Open to LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars) from both directions.
- HMVs carrying fresh perishables/fruits (up to 6 tyres) allowed from Shopian to Poonch between 0830 hrs and 1600 hrs.
Bhaderwah–Chamba Road
- Still closed due to snow accumulation.
Helpline Numbers – Confirm Before You Travel
- 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
- PCR Ganderbal: 9906668731.
