Traffic Update (08-02-2025 to 09-02-2025)
📌 NH-44 (Jammu-Srinagar Highway)
🔹 Slow traffic observed due to:
- Breakdown of two heavy motor vehicles (HMVs).
- Single lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, Marog, and Kishtwari Pather.
- Ongoing four-lane construction work.
🔹 Advisory for Passengers & LMVs: - Travel during daytime due to shooting stone risk between Ramban & Banihal.
🔹 Advisory for HMVs carrying perishables/livestock: - Follow traffic police advisories due to road conditions.
🔹 General Advisory for HMVs: - Avoid overloading and carry sufficient fuel.
- Ensure vehicle fitness before traveling.
- Only 6 & 10 tyre HMVs allowed via Dhar road.
🔹 Commuters should avoid unnecessary halts between Ramban & Banihal, especially in landslide-prone areas.
🚗 Traffic Plan & Advisory for 10-02-2025
🔹 LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars) & HMVs
- Allowed from both sides on NH-44 (Jammu-Srinagar Highway), subject to weather & road conditions.
- Traffic Control Units (TCUs) will coordinate for updates.
- Commuters should check NH-44 status via J&K Traffic Police Twitter/Facebook.
🔹 Security Forces Convoy
- Movement allowed from both sides, subject to fair weather & road conditions.
🚧 Road Closures & Updates
❄️ Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag Road (NH-244) – Closed as per Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s advisory.
❄️ Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari (SSG Road) – Closed due to fresh snowfall; decision pending road clearance.
❄️ Mughal Road – Closed due to snow accumulation (as per District Magistrate Poonch’s order).
❄️ Bhaderwah-Chamba Road – Closed due to snow accumulation.
📞 Contact for Traffic Updates
🔹 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
⚠️ Stay updated, plan your journey wisely, and travel safely! 🚗🛣️
