TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
- From 28-04-2025, 1700 hrs., to 29-04-2025, 1700 hrs., there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to the breakdown of 03 HMVs, the movement of 13 nomadic flocks, single-lane traffic at Dalwas, Peeda, and Mehad between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, and four-lane construction work.
- Traffic managed in a regulated manner at Mehad, Cafeteria, and Ramban on NH-44 due to a single lane about 150-200 meters long. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline; overtaking and wrong-lane driving will cause congestion. Be patient while traffic is plying from the other side.
- Passengers/LMV operators are advised to undertake journeys on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW during the daytime, as there is apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
- Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicle 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 the Jammu-Srinagar NHW .
- HMVs operators/owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during the journey on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW. It is further requested that vehicle owners double-check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking a journey on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW.
- HMVs with only 06 and 10 tires shall be allowed to ply through Dhar Road.
- Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary haltages between Ramban and Banihal, especially near the landslide/shooting stone area.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 30-04-2025:-
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs/passenger/private cars shall be allowed from both sides on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44), viz., from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa. However, HMVs (load carriers) shall be allowed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar after assessing the road condition and traffic situation. No HMV shall be allowed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar after 1600 hrs. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban for road conditions. Commuters are requested to check NH-44 status at the J&K Traffic Police Twitter handle and Facebook page.
SFs Convoy Movement:
Security forces are advised/requested not to ply against the advisory/traffic plan in view of possible traffic congestion because of the narrow carriageway between Nashree and Banihal on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW. Tomorrow they may ply from Jammu towards Srinagar after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244:
A decision regarding the vehicular movement on the Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road shall be taken after getting a green signal from the road maintenance agency NHIDCL.
SSG ROAD
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after getting a green signal from the BRO, LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Srinagar towards Kargil. These vehicles shall be allowed from Sonamarg between 0900 hrs. and 1130 hrs. Thereafter, only LMVs shall be allowed from Kargil towards Srinagar. These vehicles shall be allowed from Minamarg in between 1230 hrs and 1530 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after the cutoff time.
Mughal Road:
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after getting a green signal from road maintenance agencies (GREF). LMVs and passenger/private cars shall be allowed from both sides on Mughal Road, viz., from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa via Poonch. However, HMVs (only fresh perishable/fruit-laden) up to six tires only shall be allowed from Shopian towards Poonch. These vehicles shall be allowed from Behramgala (Baffliaz) and Herpora (Shopian) at 0830 hrs. up to 1600 hrs.
Bhaderwah-Chamba road:
The Bhaderwah-Chamba road is still closed due to snow accumulation.
ADVISORY :
People are advised to undertake a journey only after confirming the status of the road 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)
• PCR Ganderbal (9906668731)
