TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
1. From 15-02-2025, 1700 hrs. Up to 16-02-2025, 1700 hrs., there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to HMV breakdowns, single-lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, and due to four-lane construction work.
2. Passengers/LMV operators are advised to travel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway during the daytime to avoid the risk of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
3. Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/livestock are advised to load their vehicles as per the advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time, as there is single-lane traffic and poor road conditions at Dalwas, Mehad, and between Marog & Kishtwari Pather on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
4. HMV operators/owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during the journey on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. It is further ordered that vehicle owners double-check the fitness of their vehicles to ensure they have enough fuel before traveling on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
5. HMVs with only 06 and 10 tires shall be allowed to ply through Dhar road.
6. Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary halts between Ramban and Banihal, especially near the landslide/shooting stone area.
Traffic Plan & Advisory for 17-02-2025: – Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions LMVs, passenger/private cars, and HMVs shall be allowed from both sides on the 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 are requested to check NH 44 status on the J&K Traffic Police’s Twitter handle and Facebook page.
SFs Convoy Movement: –
Subject to fair weather and favorable 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 Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road is closed for vehicular movement as per Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kokernag’s advisory. No. SDM/KNG/2024-25/3139-45 dated 16-01 2025.
SSG ROAD:
Subject to fair weather and favorable road conditions (after getting a green signal from road maintenance agencies), only one-way traffic for LMVs followed by HMVs (up to 06 tires) with anti-skid chains from Srinagar towards Kargil shall be allowed on the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road. These vehicles shall be allowed to travel from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1000 and 1500 hrs. No vehicle shall be permitted after the cut-off time. Motorists are advised to carry an anti-skid chain to gain more grip on slippery roads.
Mughal Road:
Mughal Road is closed for vehicular movement as per District Magistrate Poonch’s order. No. DMP/JC/7273-92 dated 18-01-2025 due to snow accumulation.
Bhaderwah-Chamba Road:
Bhaderwah-Chamba Road is still closed due to snow accumulation.
ADVISORY: –
People are advised to undertake the journey only after confirming the road status from Traffic Control Units as follows:
• 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)
