TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
- From 22-04-2024, 1700 hrs. to 23-04-2024, 1700 hrs., Jammu-Srinagar NHW remained blocked for 01 hour 30 mins. due to filling of potholes at Hingni, Gangroo. Slow movement was observed on NH-44 due to the breakdown of 07 HMVs, 08 nomadic flocks, single-lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, Panthyal, Nachlana, Shalgarhi, etc., and the poor surface condition of the road at many places between Nashri and the NAVYUG Tunnel.
- Passengers/LMV operators are advised to prefer journeys on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW during the daytime. Please avoid traveling during night hours due to the apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
- Load 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, Panthyal, Nachlana, Shalgarhi, etc. 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.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 24-04-2024:-
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs/passenger/private cars shall be allowed from both sides on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW, viz., Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa. However, HMVs shall be managed in a regulated manner after assessing the road condition. Cutoff timing for LMVs in view of the single road at Dalwas, Panthyal, Nachlana, Kishtwari Pather, etc.: – (subject to change depending on road conditions)
from Nagrota (Jammu) 0600 hrs to 1300 hrs
from Jakheni (Udhampur) 0700 hrs to 1400 hrs &
from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) 0600 hrs to 1300 hrs
No vehicle shall be allowed after the cutoff time.
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 Srinagar towards Jammu after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban. SSG ROAD
The Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road is blocked due to an avalanche triggered at Panimatta.
Mughal Road:
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions (after getting a green signal from the road maintenance agency), only one-way traffic from Poonch towards Shopian on Mughal Road shall be allowed. These vehicles shall be allowed from Behramgalla (Buffliaz) from 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after the cutoff time.
Bhaderwah-Chamba road:
The Bhaderwah-Chamba road is still blocked due to snow accumulation.
ADVISORY:
People are advised to undertake journeys on the above-mentioned roads 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)
