20-04-2026, 1600 hrs., there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to single lane traffic between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, in addition to the breakdown of 02 HMVs and movement of 04 nomadic herds.
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, movement of nomads towards valley as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal which may cause inconvenience to commuters..
NH-44 (NHW)
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs Passenger/HPVs/ Private Cars/HMVs (Good carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) viz from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline ; overtaking, wrong lane driving will cause congestion. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding the road condition.
SFs Convoy Movement: –
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. They shall move after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.
Kishtwar-Sinthan- Anantnag NH-244:-
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag road is temporarily closed due to snow accumulation.
SSG ROAD
Today, after receiving the green signal from road maintenance agencies, traffic was allowed from Minamarg towards Srinagar on SSG Road. Tomorrow subject to fair weather and good road condition, (after receiving green signal from the road maintenance agencies) LMVs followed by HMVs (upto six tyres only) shall be allowed to ply from Srinagar towards Kargil on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road. In view of the apprehension of avalanches along the Zoji La axis, these vehicles shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil only after receiving green signal from the road maintenance agencies and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1030 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 from Srinagar towards Kargil shall plan their movement in such a manner so that Civil Traffic don’t get disturbed.
Mughal Road:-
As per order issued by the District Magistrate Shopian DMS/ADM-PS/25-26/4772-4781 dated 26-02-2026 and the District Magistrate Poonch vide No. DMP/J/13043-52 dated 26-02-2026. Subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road maintenance agencies (GREF). Only 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 Chandimarh (Baffliaz) towards Shopian and Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 1100 hrs. to 1500 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing. TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar will inform all concerned about the cut off timing.
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)
