Jammu Srinagar National Highway Important Traffic Update

Traffic Slowdown on NH-44: From 26-05-2024, 1700 hrs to 27-05-2024, 1700 hrs, there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to the breakdown of five HMVs, six nomadic flocks, single lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, Panthyal, Magerkate, Nachlana, Gangroo, Shalgarhi, and poor surface condition of the road at many places between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel.

Travel Advisory for Passengers/LMVs: Passengers and LMV operators are advised to undertake their journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during the daytime. The movement of nomads towards Kashmir Valley may cause inconvenience to commuters, and there is an apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.

Load Carrier Operators Advisory: Load carrier (HMV/LMV) operators carrying fresh perishable livestock are advised to load their vehicles as per the advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time. This is necessary as there is single lane traffic and poor road conditions at Dalwas, Panthyal, Magerkote, Nachlana, Shalgarhi, and other locations on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW.

HMVs Operators Advisory: HMV operators and owners are requested to desist from overloading and ensure they carry sufficient fuel during their journey on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW. Additionally, vehicle owners must double-check the fitness of their vehicles before embarking on their journey.

HMVs Through Dhar Road: HMVs with only six and ten tires shall be allowed to ply through the Dhar road.

TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 28-05-2024

Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44): Subject to fair weather, good road conditions, and manageable traffic environment, LMVs (Passenger/Private Cars) shall be allowed from both sides on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW, from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. However, HMVs shall be managed in a regulated manner after assessing the road condition.

Cut-Off Timing for LMVs: The cut-off timing for LMVs, considering the single road at Dalwas, Panthyal, Magerkote, Nachlana, Shalgarhi, Kishtwari Pather, etc., is as follows (subject to change depending on road condition): from Nagrota (Jammu) 0600 hrs to 1300 hrs, from Jakheni (Udhampur) 0700 hrs to 1400 hrs, and from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) 0600 hrs to 1300 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after the cut-off timing.

SFs Convoy Movement: Security forces are advised not to ply against the advisory traffic plan due to potential traffic congestion caused by 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: Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, vehicular movement (only LMVs) on Kishtwar Sinthan Anantnag road shall be allowed from both sides, from Anantnag towards Kishtwar and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Daksum and Chingam (Chatroo) between 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after the cut-off timing.

SSG ROAD: Subject to fair weather and good road conditions (after receiving a green signal from road maintenance agencies), LMVs movement shall be allowed from both sides, from Srinagar towards Kargil and vice versa, on the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road. LMVs followed by SFs Convoy shall be allowed from Sonamarg between 0600 hrs to 1400 hrs and LMVs from Minamarg 0600 hrs to 1400 hrs. However, HMVs shall be allowed from Minamarg towards Srinagar between 1500 hrs to 1800 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed from the opposite side during the movement of HMVs and no vehicle shall be allowed after the cut-off timings.

Mughal Road: Tomorrow, subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs movement on Mughal Road shall be allowed from both sides, from Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa. HMVs (up to 10 tires) shall be allowed from Poonch towards Shopian. These vehicles shall be allowed from Behramgala (Buffliaz) and Herpora (Shopian) between 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs, after receiving a green signal from road agencies.

Bhaderwah-Chamba Road: The Bhaderwah-Chamba road is open for vehicular movement.

ADVISORY: People are advised to undertake their journey only after confirming the status of the road from Traffic control units at the following numbers:

• 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