- From 21-04-2024, 1700 hrs to 22-04-2024, 1700 hrs, Jammu-Srinagar NHW remained blocked for 03 hrs due to landslides/shooting stones at Gangroo, Banihal. Slow movement was observed on NH-44 due to the breakdown of 03 HMVs, nomadic flocks, single-lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, Panthyal, Nachlana, Gangroo, Shalgarhi, etc., and the poor surface condition of the road at many places between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel.
- Passengers/LMV operators are advised to prefer journeys on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during the daytime. Please avoid travelling during night hours due to the apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
- Load 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, Panthyal, Nachlana, Shalgarhi, etc., on Jammu-Srinagar NHW.
- HMV Operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journeys on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. 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 NHW.
- HMVs with only 06 and 10 tyres shall be allowed to ply through Dhar Road.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 23-04-2024:-
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars) shall be allowed from both sides on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW, viz. Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa. However, HMVs shall be managed in a regulated manner after assessing the road condition. Cut-off timing for LMVs in view of the single road at Dalwas, Panthyal, Nachlana, Kishtwari Pather, etc.: – (subject to change depending on road conditions)
from Nagrota (Jammu) 0600 hrs to 1300 hrs
from Jakheni (Udhampur) 0700 hrs to 1400 hrs &
from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) 0600 hrs to 1300 hrs
No vehicle shall be allowed after cutoff timing. 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 Jammu-Srinagar NHW. Tomorrow they may ply from Jammu towards Srinagar after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244:
The Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road is still closed.
SSG ROAD
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions (after getting a green signal from road maintenance agencies), only one-way traffic for LMVs 4X4 (passenger/load carrier) from Srinagar towards Kargil shall be allowed on the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road. These vehicles shall be allowed from Sonamarg at 0800 hrs up to 1100 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry anti-skid chains to gain more grip on the slippery road. No vehicle shall be allowed without an anti-skid chain/after cut-off timing.
Mughal Road:
Mughal Road is still closed .
Bhaderwah-Chamba road:
The Bhaderwah-Chamba road is still blocked due to snow accumulation.
ADVISORY:-
People are advised to undertake journeys on NH-44 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)
