The Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir has issued the latest traffic plan for Friday, December 13, covering the movement schedule for key routes including NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar Highway), SSG Road, Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road, and the Poonch–Shopian corridor. The advisory remains subject to fair weather and road conditions.
🚦 NH-44: Jammu–Srinagar Highway Movement
Traffic on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway will be allowed as per road and weather clearance. Authorities will regulate movement to avoid congestion, especially in narrow and slide-prone areas.
Travelers are advised to start early and follow instructions issued by traffic personnel along the route.
🛣️ Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road (NH-244)
- LMV movement will be permitted from both sides, but only after clearance from NHIDCL.
- Vehicles may move from PP Parana and PP Daksum between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.
- Movement outside these timings will not be allowed.
Travelers should confirm the road status before starting their journey, as this route is highly weather sensitive.
🚘 SSG Road: Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari
Depending on BRO clearance and weather:
- Minamarg → Srinagar: LMVs followed by HMVs allowed between 05:00 am and 10:00 am.
- Sonamarg → Kargil: Movement allowed between 11:30 am and 5:30 pm.
- No movement will be permitted after cut-off timings.
Commuters must strictly adhere to these timings to avoid being stranded.
🚗 Poonch–Behramgala–Herpora Route
Subject to clearance from GREF:
- Behramgala (Bafliaz) → Shopian: Private vehicles/LMVs allowed between 06:00 am and 5:30 pm.
- Herpora → Behramgala: LMVs allowed from 06:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Timings are based on the advisory issued by the District Magistrate Poonch.
Commuters are advised not to attempt travel beyond the permitted windows.
⚠️ Important Travel Instructions
- Check weather updates before starting the journey.
- Follow lane discipline to prevent congestion.
- Avoid unnecessary halts in slide-prone areas.
- Contact Traffic Control Units for real-time updates:
📞 Jammu: 0191-2459048
📞 Srinagar: 0194-2450022
📞 Ramban: 9419993745
📞 Udhampur: 8491928625
📝 Conclusion
The traffic advisory for December 13 aims to ensure safe and regulated vehicular movement across major routes during winter conditions. Commuters are urged to travel within allowed timings and stay updated on weather-related changes.
