From 03-11-2025, 1600 hrs. to 04-11-2025, 1600 hrs., there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to single lane traffic at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri-Dalwas and between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, in addition to the breakdown of 02 HMVs and movement of 03 nomadic flocks between Marog and Kishtwari Pather.
Passengers/LMVs operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during day time . Please avoid journey during night hours as the movement of HMVs between Nashri tunnel and NAVYUG Tunnel and the migration of nomads from Kashmir valley towards Jammu may cause inconvenience to the commuters.
Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicle strictly as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time as there is single lane traffic and poor condition of road at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri-Dalwas and between Marog & Kishtwari Pather, also heavy movement of nomadic flocks on NH-44 .
Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline; overtaking, wrong lane driving will cause congestion . Avoid travel on NH-44, if not necessary , in view of heavy movement of nomadic herds.
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs Passenger/HPSVs/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) viz from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. However, HMVs shall be allowed on alternate days . TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban before releasing this traffic.
HMVs/Load Carriers:-
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, HMVs shall be allowed from Jammu towards Srinagar. These vehicles shall be regulated from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar after assessing the road and traffic situation on NH-44 . TCU Jammu/Udhampur shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding the movement of HMVs.
SFs Convoy Movement:-
Security Forces are advised/requested not to ply against advisory /traffic plan in view of possible traffic congestion because of narrow carriage way at Balinallah, Dewal, Nashri-Dalwas and between Marog and Kishtwar Pathar on 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 condition, after getting green signal from NHIDCL, only LMVs shall be allowed from both sides viz from Anantnag towards Kishtwar and vice- versa on Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road. These vehicles shall be allowed from PP Parana towards Anantnag from 0800 hrs to 1500 hrs and from PP Daksum towards Kishtwar from 0900 hrs. to 1500 hrs. as per order issued by SDM Chhatroo vide No. SDM/C/2025-26/530-37 dated 15-09-2025 and SDM Kokernag vide No. SDM/KNG/665-71 dated 16-05-2025.
SSG ROAD
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, (after getting green signal from the BRO) traffic movement shall be allowed on regulated manner on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road. LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Minamarg towards Srinagar at 0500 hrs. to 1000 hrs. Similarly, LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Sonamarg towards Kargil at 1130 hrs to 1730 hrs . No vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing.
SFs Convoy, plying from Srinagar to Kargil and vice versa shall plan their movement in such a manner so that Civil Traffic (both UP and DOWN) don’t get disturbed.
Mughal Road:-
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road maintenance agencies (GREF). LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa via Poonch. These vehicles shall be allowed from Behramgala (Baffliaz) between 0600 hrs. to 1730 hrs and from Herpora (shopian) between 0600 hrs and 1700 hrs as per advisory issued by District Magistrate Poonch vide No. DMP/J/9291-9318 dated 31-08-2025. *However, HMVs six tyres only shall be allowed from Shopian towards Poonch. No HMV will be allowed from Poonch towards Mughal road . TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar will inform all concerned about the traffic advisory and 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)
