TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
- From 04-05-2025, 1700 hrs to 05-05-2025, 1700 hrs, there was slow movement observed on National Highway (NH-44) due to the movement of 13 nomadic flocks and single-lane traffic at Dalwas, Peeda, and Mehad, between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, and due to four-lane construction work.
- Traffic managed in a regulated manner at Mehad, Cafeteria, and Ramban on National Highway (NH-44) due to a single lane about 150-200 m. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline; overtaking and wrong lane driving will cause congestion. Be patient while traffic is plying from the other side.
- Passengers/LMV operators are advised to undertake journeys on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) during the daytime, as there is apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
- Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicle as per advisories issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time, as there is single-lane traffic and poor road conditions at Dalwas, Mehad and between Marog & Kishtwari Pather on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44).
- HMV Operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journeys on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44). It is further requested that vehicle owners must double-check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking a journey on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44).
- HMVs with only 06 and 10 tyres shall be allowed to ply through Dhar Road.
- Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary halting between Ramban and Banihal, especially near landslide/shooting stone areas.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 06-05-2025:-
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars) shall be allowed from both sides on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), viz. from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa. However, HMVs (load carriers) shall be allowed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar after assessing the road condition and traffic situation. No HMV shall be allowed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar after 1600 hrs. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban for road conditions. Commuters are requested to check National Highway (NH-44) status at the J&K Traffic Police Twitter handle and Facebook page.
SFs Convoy Movement:
Security Forces are advised/requested not to ply against the advisory/traffic plan in view of possible traffic congestion because of the narrow carriageway between Nashree and Banihal on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44). Tomorrow they may ply from Jammu towards Srinagar after confirming the status of National Highway (NH-44) from TCU Ramban.
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244:
The decision regarding the vehicular movement on the Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road shall be taken after getting a green signal from the road maintenance agency NHIDCL.
SSG ROAD
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after getting a green signal from the BRO, LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Sringar to Kargil. These vehicles shall be allowed from Sonamarg between 0900 hrs and 1130 hrs. Thereafter only LMVs shall be allowed from Kargil towards Srinagar; these vehicles shall be allowed from Minamarg between 1230 hrs and 1530 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cutoff timing.
Mughal Road:
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after getting a green signal from road maintenance agencies (GREF). LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides on Mughal Road, viz. from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa via Poonch. However, HMVs (only fresh, perishable/fruit-laden) up to six tyres only shall be allowed from Shopian towards Poonch. These vehicles shall be allowed from Behramgala (Baffliaz) and Herpora (Shopian) at 0830 hrs. up to 1600 hrs.
Bhaderwah-Chamba road:
The Bhaderwah-Chamba road is still closed due to snow accumulation.
ADVISORY :
People are advised to undertake a 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)
• PCR Ganderbal (9906668731)
