The Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued the traffic plan and advisory for December 16, outlining vehicle movement on major highways and key roads across the Union Territory. The advisory is subject to fair weather conditions and road clearance by concerned agencies.
NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar National Highway)
Traffic on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway will remain regulated due to single-lane stretches and congestion-prone locations.
- LMVs, HPSVs, private cars and HMVs (goods carriers) will be allowed from both Jammu and Srinagar sides, depending on road and weather conditions.
- Commuters are advised to prefer daytime travel and avoid unnecessary night journeys.
- Strict lane discipline must be followed. Overtaking and wrong-lane driving may lead to traffic congestion.
Traffic movement will be coordinated by Traffic Control Units at Jammu, Srinagar and Ramban.
Movement of Security Forces
Movement of Security Forces convoys on NH-44 will be permitted only after confirmation of road conditions by traffic authorities to ensure smooth civilian traffic flow.
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road (NH-244)
Subject to clearance from NHIDCL and favourable weather conditions:
- Only Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) will be allowed from both sides.
- Traffic movement will be permitted between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm from designated checkpoints such as PP Parana and PP Daksum.
Travellers are advised to confirm the route status before starting their journey.
SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari)
Traffic on the SSG Road will be allowed after clearance from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO):
- Minamarg to Srinagar: LMVs followed by HMVs from 5:00 am to 10:00 am
- Sonamarg to Kargil: LMVs followed by HMVs from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
No vehicle movement will be allowed beyond the prescribed cut-off timings.
Mughal Road (Poonch–Shopian Axis)
Subject to fair weather and road conditions:
- LMVs and private vehicles will be allowed between Behramgala (Bafliaz) and Herpora (Shopian) during designated hours.
- 6-tyre HMVs may be permitted from Poonch towards Shopian, while reverse movement may remain restricted.
Traffic Control Helpline Numbers
Commuters are advised to confirm the latest road status before travel:
- 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
Summary
The December 16 traffic advisory aims to ensure safe and regulated movement across major routes in Jammu and Kashmir. Commuters are urged to follow cut-off timings, check weather updates, and strictly comply with traffic police instructions.
