Key Updates on NH-44 (Jammu-Srinagar Highway)
🚧 Slow Traffic Observed:
- Due to HMV breakdowns and single-lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, Marog, and Kishtwari Pather.
- Four-lane construction work is also affecting movement.
🚗 Travel Advisory for LMVs & Passengers:
- Daytime travel recommended due to the risk of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
- Avoid unnecessary halts in landslide-prone areas.
🚛 Guidelines for Goods Carrier Operators (HMVs & LMVs):
- Single-lane traffic and poor road conditions require strict adherence to advisories.
- No overloading; ensure sufficient fuel and vehicle fitness before travel.
- Only 06- and 10-tyre HMVs are allowed via Dhar Road.
Traffic Plan for February 9, 2025
✅ LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars) & HMVs:
- Allowed from both sides (Jammu ↔ Srinagar), subject to fair weather and road conditions.
- TCU Jammu & Srinagar will coordinate with TCU Ramban for updates.
- Check J&K Traffic Police Twitter/Facebook pages before starting the journey.
🚔 Security Forces Convoy Movement:
- Allowed both ways (Jammu ↔ Srinagar) if weather and road conditions permit.
Other Road Updates
❌ Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag Road (NH-244) – Closed as per SDM Kokernag’s advisory.
✅ SSG Road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari) – One-way traffic from Kargil → Srinagar (LMVs followed by HMVs with anti-skid chains).
❌ Mughal Road – Closed due to snow as per DM Poonch’s order.
❌ Bhaderwah-Chamba Road – Closed due to snow accumulation.
Emergency Contact Numbers
📞 Traffic Control Units:
- Jammu: 0191-2459048 / 0191-2740550 / 9419147732 / 103
- Srinagar: 0194-2450022 / 2485396 / 18001807091 / 103
- Ramban: 9419993745 / 1800-180-7043
- Udhampur: 8491928625
- Kishtwar PCR: 9906154100
- Kargil PCR: 9541902330 / 9541902331
📢 Travelers are strongly advised to confirm road conditions before journeying. Stay safe and drive cautiously! 🚘
