Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K – Jammu/Srinagar Updates and Advisory
Traffic Disruptions: (03-03-2025 to 04-03-2025)
Blocked Roads: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NHW) was blocked for 15 hours due to landslides in Mehad, Ramban, between 17:00 hours on 03-03-2025 and 17:00 hours on 04-03-2025.
Slow Movement: Traffic was moving slowly due to the breakdown of HMVs on NH-44, single-lane traffic at Dalwas and Mehad, and the construction of the four-lane highway between Marog and Kishtwar Pather.
Travel Advice for Passengers and Operators
Daytime Travel is Advisable: Day travel is advisable for LMV operators and passengers using Jammu-Srinagar NHW, as there is a danger of falling stones from Ramban to Banihal.
Advice for Goods Carriers: All HMV-LMV operatives carrying fresh perishables and/or livestock are instructed to follow Traffic Police advisories, as single-lane traffic and bad road conditions exist at Dalwas, Mehad, between Marog and Kishtwar Pather.
Overloading Prohibitions: HMV operators are advised not to overload their vehicles and to carry some fuel while traveling on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. Vehicle owners should also check on the fitness of the vehicle before departure.
Restrictions on Roads for HMVs: Only HMVs with six tires and 10 tires are allowed to ply on Dhar Road.
Do Not Stop: Travellers must avoid unnecessary stops in the landslide-prone areas of Rabban to Banihal.
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Traffic Plan & Advisory for 05-03-2025
Subject to Weather and Road Conditions: If the weather is clear and the road is fit enough, LMVs will be allowed to ply from Jammu and Srinagar.
HMV Movement: HMVs can proceed from the NAVYUG Tunnel to Jammu once road conditions are assessed.
Coordination between TCUs: TCU Jammu/Srinagar will coordinate with TCU Ramban to assess the Road Condition. Commuters are advised to check the NH-44 status via the Twitter and Facebook accounts of the J&K Traffic Police.
Movement of Security Forces Convoy
Security Forces are requested not to move in violation of the traffic plan due to congestion, particularly on the Nashree-Banihal track. After confirming the road condition with TCU Ramban, they will proceed from Srinagar to Jammu.
Update On Road Status
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244: Closed for vehicular movement, per order of Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Kokernag (Order No. SDM/KNG/2024-25/3139-45, dated 16-01-2025).
Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari (SSG) Road: Shut down due to snow accumulation.
Mughal Road: Closed for vehicle movement due to snow as per the order of District Magistrate Poonch (DMP/JC/7273-92, dated 18-01-2025).
Bhaderwah-Chamba Road: Closed down due to snow.
Important Travel Advisory
Travelers should proactively inquire about the condition of the road with the respective Traffic Control Units (TCUs) at the following numbers before beginning their journey:
- 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
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