Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Jammu/Srinagar)
Traffic Update:
From 4:00 PM on 17-01-2026 to 4:00 PM on 18-01-2026, traffic on NH-44 moved slowly. This was due to single-lane stretches at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri-Dalwas, and between Marog and Kishtwari Pather. Traffic was also affected because two heavy vehicles broke down on the highway.
Important Advice for Travelers
- Passengers and light vehicle drivers are advised to travel only during daytime on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway.
- Night travel is not recommended due to the risk of falling stones, landslides, and ongoing road construction between Ramban and Banihal.
- Please follow lane discipline. Wrong-side driving and unnecessary overtaking can cause traffic jams.
NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar National Highway)
- If weather and road conditions remain good, all types of vehicles (passenger vehicles, private cars, buses, and goods carriers) will be allowed to move from both Jammu and Srinagar sides.
- Traffic Control Units (TCU) at Jammu and Srinagar will stay in touch with TCU Ramban for road updates.
Security Forces Convoy Movement
- Security Forces vehicles will be allowed to move from both sides on NH-44, subject to good weather and road conditions.
- Convoys must confirm road status from TCU Ramban before starting.
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road (NH-244)
- This road is closed for all vehicles due to fresh snowfall.
Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari (SSG) Road
- If weather and road conditions are safe and BRO gives clearance, traffic will be allowed from Kargil to Srinagar.
- Vehicles will be allowed to move from Minamarg to Srinagar between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
- First light vehicles will move, followed by heavy vehicles (up to 6 tyres).
- Anti-skid chains are mandatory due to slippery roads.
- Security Forces convoys should plan their movement so that civil traffic is not affected.
Mughal Road
- If weather is clear and road agencies (GREF) give approval, light vehicles and private cars with anti-skid chains will be allowed from both Jammu and Srinagar sides via Poonch.
- Movement timings:
- From Chandimarh (Baffliaz) to Shopian: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- From Herpora (Shopian) to Poonch: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- No vehicle will be allowed after the cut-off time.
Before You Travel
Please check the latest road status from 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
