Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Jammu/Srinagar) on Friday issued a traffic plan and advisory for January 10, 2026, advising passengers and LMV operators to travel on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) during daytime only due to single-lane stretches, slow movement, and winter road conditions.
Slow Movement Reported on NH-44
According to Traffic Police Headquarters J&K, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 between January 8 (1600 hrs) and January 9 (1600 hrs) due to:
- Single-lane traffic at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas
- Congestion between Marog and Kishtwari Pather
- Breakdown of three heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) on NH-44
Daytime Travel Advised on Jammu–Srinagar Highway
Passengers and LMV operators have been strongly advised to avoid night travel on the Jammu–Srinagar highway.
Traffic Police warned that movement of HMVs between Nashri Tunnel and Navyug Tunnel during night hours may cause inconvenience and congestion, urging commuters to plan journeys during daylight.
NH-44 Status for January 10
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions:
- LMVs, passenger vehicles, private cars, HPVs and HMVs (good carriers) will be allowed from both sides on NH-44
- Movement will be permitted from Jammu to Srinagar and vice versa
- TCU Jammu/Srinagar will coordinate with TCU Ramban to assess road conditions before allowing traffic
Security Forces Convoy Movement
Security Forces vehicles will also be allowed to move both ways on NH-44, subject to weather and road conditions.
Convoys must confirm the highway status from TCU Ramban before movement.
Road Closures Due to Snow
NH-244 (Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag)
Closed for vehicular movement due to fresh snow accumulation
Mughal Road
Still closed for vehicular traffic due to snow accumulation
Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari (SSG) Road Status
Subject to fair weather and BRO clearance:
- Traffic will be allowed from Srinagar towards Kargil
- LMVs followed by HMVs (up to 6 tyres) with anti-skid chains will be permitted
- Movement from Sonamarg to Kargil allowed between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
- Motorists are advised to carry anti-skid chains due to slippery road conditions
Security Forces convoys on this route have been asked to plan movement without disturbing civilian traffic.
Key Highlights
• NH-44 open both ways on Jan 10, subject to weather and road conditions
• Daytime travel advised; night journey discouraged
• Mughal Road and NH-244 remain closed due to snow
Traffic Control Unit Contact Numbers
Commuters are advised to confirm road status before travel:
- 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
Conclusion
With winter conditions affecting several key routes in Jammu and Kashmir, commuters planning travel on January 10, 2026, are advised to follow the official traffic advisory, avoid night journeys, and check real-time road status before starting their trip.
