Jammu: The Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K has said the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) will remain closed today (Sunday, January 25, 2026) due to snow accumulation between Nachlana and the Navyug Tunnel in the Banihal area of Ramban district.
The closure is expected to disrupt travel for commuters and goods movement between Jammu and the Kashmir Valley.
Core Update – What the Official Advisory Says
In its Traffic Plan & Advisory for 25-01-2026, Traffic Police Headquarters stated that NH-44 is still closed due to snow accumulation between Nachlana and the Navyug Tunnel, and that snow clearance work is going on.
Traffic Police also said no vehicular movement will be allowed today from Nagrota (Jammu) towards Doda, Ramban, Banihal and Srinagar, and vice-versa.
The advisory also noted that the Jammu–Doda road remains closed.
What Commuters Should Do Today
Traffic Police has advised the public to:
- Avoid travel on the Jammu–Srinagar route until the highway is officially cleared.
- Confirm the latest road status through official Traffic Control Units (TCUs) before starting any journey.
- Commuters from Katra, Reasi and Udhampur have been advised to carry photo ID for smooth facilitation.
Traffic Control Unit numbers (as per the advisory)
Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043
Key Highlights
- Route: Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)
- Status: Closed today (Jan 25, 2026)
- Reason: Snow accumulation between Nachlana–Navyug Tunnel
- Work: Snow clearance underway
FAQ
A: Traffic Police J&K has cited snow accumulation between Nachlana and the Navyug Tunnel, and ongoing clearance work.
A: Reopening will depend on road clearance and safety assessment. Commuters should wait for the next official update from Traffic Police.
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