July 28, 2026

Jammu Srinagar NHW Traffic Update 29 July 26.

TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
From 27-07-2026, 1600 hrs to 28-07-2026, 1600 hrs, very slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single lane, undulating & uneven surface of the road at Dawal, Udhampur as well as the single-lane stretch between Marog and Kishtwari Pather. in addition to the breakdown of 04 vehicles between Ramban and Banihal.

In view of the inclement weather conditions forecast by the MeT Deptt. with a likely spell of rainfall over the next few days , the general public is advised to undertake journey only after confirming the status of road from TCU Srinagar/Ramban/Jammu. Commuters are also advised to check the status of roads at J&K Traffic Police Twitter handle and face book page.

In view of the extensive damage to NH44 a t Dewal Udhampur forcing slow movement of vehicles over rough & bumpy surface of single carriageway causing congestions the inter-district movement of local commuters within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall be not be allowed after the cut-off timings of 1300 hrs from Nagrota (Jammu) after the window period given post passing of Yatra Convoy subject to verification of valid photo identity cards, which commuters should necessarily carry along.

Local commuters travelling in private vehicles towards Srinagar are advised to use the old road via Jawahar Tunnel in order to avoid screening at Lamber (Banihal).

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Similarly, Commuters travelling to Batote, Doda, Bhaderwah, Kishtwar , and adjoining areas are advised to use the old road via Patnitop while travelling from Jammu in order to avoid screening at Nashri.

Passengers/LMV operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during daytime . Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stones/ landslides as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal and the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra which may cause inconvenience to commuters.

Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicle as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters time to time as the HMVs shall be allowed to ply on alternate days only.

Fruit growers/ Load carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable from Valley towards Jammu are advised to load and park their vehicles in a timely manner (every morning before 9.00 am) at designated place between NAVYUG Tunnel and Levdoora on the day of down convoy, so that their movement can be facilitated smoothly.

HMVs Operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. It is further requested that vehicle owners must double check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW.

Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary haltage between Ramban and Banihal especially near landslide/shooting stone area.

TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 29-07-2026:-
Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions SANJY convoy /LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) viz from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. However, HMVs (Load carriers) shall be allowed on alternate days. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban before releasing this traffic.

SHRI AMAR NATH JI YATRA 2026
Please refer to Yatra Advisory No. 02 dated 30-06-2026

CUT OFF TIMINGS FOR LMVs/PASSENGER/PRIVATE CARs: –
To be released from:-
• Nagrota (Jammu) towards Srinagar: from 0700 hrs . to 1200 hrs.
• Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar: from 0800 hrs to 1300 hrs &
• Qazigund towards Jammu: from 1130 hrs to 1730 hrs.
TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar will inform all concerned about the traffic advisory and cut off timings. No vehicle shall be allowed to move before and after cut off timings.

HMVs/Load Carriers:-
Subject to fair weather, better road conditions and an assessment of the prevailing traffic situation on NH-44, HMVs shall be allowed to move from Qazigund towards Jammu However, NO HMV shall be allowed to move after 1900 hrs . TCU Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban before releasing HMVs.
Moreover, in view of ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, to provide hassle free movement of trucks carrying fresh/perishable goods on NH-44. UT administration has decided, all empty tankers of Petrol, Diesel, LPG Bulk Gas, all trucks carrying empty LPG Cylinders; all empty vehicles of FCI shall use only Mughal Road while returning to Jammu. Further, any other vehicle up to 10 tyres carrying perishable commodities shall also use the Mughal Road on the days when the up convoy for HMVs is scheduled on NH-44, as per advisory issued by DIVCOM Kashmir vide No. Dikvcom/Dev/120/2026/6416-27 dated 27-06-2026.

ARMY/SFs Convoy Movement: –
Army and other SFs are advised to plan their movement after SANJY Convoy movements, keeping in view the daily THQ advisory in such a manner so that their convoys are spatially distant (follow yatra convoy tail after maintaining safe distance) without hampering the movement of commuters of NH-44 which will be released from Nagrota (Jammu) at 6 AM & Qazigund at 11:30 AM after passage of Yatra convoys from Jammu & Kashmir ends respectively.

Kishtwar-Sinthan- Anantnag NH-244:-
As per order issued by the SDM Chatroo vide No. SDM/C/2026-27/578-86 dated 09-07-2026 and the SDM Kokernag vide No SDM/KNG/2025-26/487-88 dated 09-07-2026, subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road maintenance agencies (NHIDCL). LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed to ply from both sides viz Kishtwar towards Srinagar and vice versa on Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road. These vehicles shall be allowed to move from PP Parana towards Anantnag between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs. and from Daksum towards Kishtwar between 0900 hrs and 1600 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing. TCU Jammu /Ramban/TCU Srinagar will inform all concerned about the cut off timing.

SSG ROAD
As per order issued by the DIVCOM Kashmir vide No. DivCom/Dev/100/2026/4392-4410 dated 14-05-2026, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs shall be allowed to ply from both sides on Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari road, i.e., from Srinagar towards Kargil and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil and from Minamarg towards Srinagar (only, after receiving green signal from the road maintenance agencies) up to 1300 hrs. However, HMVs shall be allowed to move from Minamarg towards Srinagar between 1200 hrs and 1700 hrs, and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1700 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry and use anti-skid chain to gain more grip on the slippery road. TCU Srinagar and PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about the cut-off timing.
SFs convoy moving on the SSG road shall plan their movement in such a manner that civil traffic is not disturbed.

Mughal Road (NH-701A):-
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after obtaining clearance from the road maintenance agency (GREF), vehicular movement (LMVs followed by HMVs up to Ten tyres only) shall be allowed to ply on Mughal Road from both sides i.e. from Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimarh (Baffliaz) towards Shopian and from Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 0700 hrs and 1800 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed to proceed after the prescribed cut-off timings. As per the orders issued by the District Magistrate, Shopian vide No. DMS/ADM-PS/26-27/321-31 dated 03-07-2026. TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar shall inform all concerned regarding the cut-off timings..

ADVISORY :-
People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming status of the road from Traffic control units as under:-
• 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)

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