The Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued the latest traffic plan and advisory for Thursday, December 18, 2025, covering NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar National Highway) and other key routes. The advisory is subject to fair weather and road conditions.
Jammu Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)
From 4:00 pm on December 16 to 4:00 pm on December 17, slow traffic movement was reported on Jammu Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) due to single-lane stretches at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas and between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, along with the breakdown of two heavy motor vehicles (HMVs).
Passengers and LMV operators are advised to travel during daytime only and avoid night journeys. Movement of HMVs between the Nashri Tunnel and Navyug Tunnel may cause inconvenience during night hours.
Commuters are urged to maintain lane discipline. Overtaking and wrong-lane driving can lead to congestion.
Subject to favourable conditions, LMVs, passenger vehicles, HPSVs, private cars and HMVs (goods carriers) will be allowed from both Jammu and Srinagar sides. Traffic Control Units (TCUs) at Jammu and Srinagar will coordinate with TCU Ramban for real-time road status.
Security Forces Convoy Movement
Security Forces vehicles will be permitted to move on Jammu Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) from both directions only after confirmation of road conditions from TCU Ramban, and subject to fair weather.
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road (NH-244)
Subject to fair weather and clearance from NHIDCL, only Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) will be allowed from both sides between Anantnag and Kishtwar.
- Movement permitted between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm
- Vehicles will pass via PP Parana and PP Daksum
SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari)
Traffic on SSG Road will be regulated after clearance from the 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 will be allowed beyond the cut-off timings.
Security Forces convoys must plan their movement to avoid disruption of civilian traffic.
Mughal Road (Poonch–Shopian)
Subject to fair weather and clearance from GREF:
- LMVs and private passenger vehicles will be allowed from both sides
- Behramgala (Bafliaz): 6:00 am to 5:30 pm
- Herpora (Shopian): 6:00 am to 5:00 pm
Only six-tyre HMVs will be permitted from Poonch towards Shopian.
No HMV will be allowed from Shopian towards Mughal Road.
TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar will disseminate updates regarding timings and conditions.
Public Advisory & Helpline Numbers
Commuters are advised to check road status before starting their journey using the following Traffic Control Units:
- 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 18 traffic advisory aims to ensure smooth and safe travel across Jammu and Kashmir during winter conditions. Travellers are advised to follow official instructions, adhere to cut-off timings and confirm real-time updates before travel.
