Latest Traffic Updates (05-02-2025 to 06-02-2025)
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) experienced slow traffic due to:
✅ Breakdown of three heavy motor vehicles (HMVs).
✅ Single-lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, and between Marog & Kishtwari Pather.
✅ Ongoing four-lane construction work.
Important Travel Advisory
🚗 Passenger & LMV Operators: Travel during the daytime due to potential shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
🚛 Goods Carrier Operators: Follow traffic advisories, as road conditions are poor in multiple areas.
📌 HVM Operators: Avoid overloading, ensure vehicle fitness, and carry sufficient fuel. Only 6- and 10-tyre HMVs are allowed via Dhar Road.
🚧 Commuters: Avoid unnecessary stops, especially in landslide-prone areas between Ramban and Banihal.
Traffic Plan for 07-02-2025
✔ LMVs (Passenger & Private Cars) and HMVs: Allowed from both Jammu and Srinagar, subject to weather and road conditions.
✔ Security Forces Convoy: Movement allowed both ways, provided road conditions remain favorable.
✔ Travel Updates: Check J&K Traffic Police Twitter and Facebook pages for real-time updates.
Road Closures & Special Advisories
🚫 Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244: Closed as per the latest advisory.
🚫 Mughal Road & Bhaderwah-Chamba Road: Closed due to snow accumulation.
🛣 SSG Road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari): One-way traffic from Kargil to Srinagar (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM). Vehicles must use anti-skid chains on slippery roads.
Emergency Contact Numbers
For real-time traffic updates, contact the 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
Stay safe and plan your journey accordingly! 🚦
