The Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued the latest traffic plan for December 14, covering the movement schedule for major routes including NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar Highway), SSG Road, Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road, and the Mughal Road/Poonch axis. The advisory is subject to fair weather and road clearance.
🚦 NH-44: Jammu–Srinagar Highway Update
Due to slow movement at several stretches and heavy vehicle congestion near tunnels, commuters are advised to travel during daytime wherever possible.
- LMVs, HPSVs, private cars and HMVs (goods vehicles) will be allowed from both Jammu and Srinagar, depending on road conditions.
- Drivers are strictly advised to follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking or wrong-lane driving to prevent traffic jams.
Movement will be regulated by Traffic Control Units in Jammu, Srinagar, and Ramban.
🚛 Security Forces Convoy Movement
Security Forces convoys will be allowed to travel on NH-44 only after road status confirmation, ensuring smooth flow of civilian traffic.
🛣️ Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road (NH-244)
Subject to a green signal from NHIDCL and fair weather:
- Only LMVs will be allowed from both sides.
- Movement will be permitted between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm from points like PP Parana and PP Daksum.
Travelers are advised to confirm the route status before starting.
🚗 SSG Road: Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari
Movement will be allowed depending on clearance from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO):
- Minamarg → Srinagar: LMVs followed by HMVs allowed from 5:00 am to 10:00 am.
- Sonamarg → Kargil: LMVs followed by HMVs allowed from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.
No movement will be allowed after the cut-off timings.
🚘 Mughal Road / Poonch–Shopian Axis
Subject to fair weather and maintenance clearance:
- Private vehicles and LMVs will be allowed between Behramgala (Bafliaz) and Herpora (Shopian) during fixed timings.
- 6-tyre HMVs may be allowed from Poonch towards Shopian, but movement in the opposite direction may remain restricted.
⚠️ Important Helpline Numbers
Travelers must confirm the latest road status before departure. Traffic Control Unit contacts:
📞 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
📝 Summary
The traffic plan for December 14 aims to ensure safe, regulated travel across all major routes in Jammu and Kashmir. Commuters are advised to follow cut-off timings, check weather updates, and strictly adhere to traffic instructions during travel.
