TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
1. The MeT department has predicted snowfall on high reaches and heavy rainfall on NH-44 for the next few days in J&K. TCUs advise people not to travel on hilly roads or NH-44 without confirmation.
2. From 25-02-2025, 1700 hrs., to 26-02-2025, 1700 hrs., there was slow movement observed on Jammu Srinagar National (NH-44) due to the breakdown of HMVs, single-lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, and four-lane construction work.
3. Passengers/LMV operators are advised to undertake the journey on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway during the daytime, as there is apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
4. Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/livestock are advised to load their vehicles as per the advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters occasionally, as there is single-lane traffic and poor road conditions at Dalwas, Mehad, and between Marog & Kishtwari Pather on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
5. We request HMV operators/owners refrain from overloading and ensure they carry sufficient fuel during their journey on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. It is further ordered that vehicle owners double-check the fitness of their vehicles and have enough fuel before undertaking a journey on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
6. HMVs with only 06 and 10 tires shall be allowed to ply through Dhar road.
7. We advise commuters to avoid halting between Ramban and Banihal, especially near the landslide/shooting stone area.
Also Read: Traffic Advisory: Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 and Other Key Routes for 25th Feb, 2025
Traffic plan and advice for February 27, 2025:
Jammu Srinagar National Highway (NH-44): Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs, passenger/private cars, and HMVs shall be allowed from both sides of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), viz., from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban for road conditions. Commuters must check the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) status at the J&K Traffic Police Twitter handle and Facebook page.
SFs Convoy Movement: –
Subject to fair weather and excellent road conditions, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), viz., Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa.
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244:
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kokernag’s advisory letter no. SDM/KNG/2024-25/3139-45, dated 16-01-2025, has closed the Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road for vehicular movement.
SSG ROAD
The Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road is closed due to snow accumulation.
Mughal Road:
Due to snow accumulation, District Magistrate Poonch’s order no. DMP/JC/7273-92, dated 18-01-2025, has closed Mughal Road for vehicular movement.
Bhaderwah-Chamba Road:
Bhaderwah-Chamba Road is still closed due to snow accumulation.
ADVISORY: –
Traffic control units advise people to confirm the road’s status before beginning any journeys.
- 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)
