Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, Jammu/Srinagar
🛣️ Traffic Update for NH-44 (Jammu-Srinagar Highway)
📅 From 06-02-2025 (1700 hrs) to 07-02-2025 (1700 hrs)
Traffic movement on NH-44 was slow due to:
- Single-lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, and between Marog & Kishtwari Pather.
- Ongoing four-lane construction work.
Important Travel Advisory
🚗 For LMVs & Passengers:
- Travel during daylight hours to avoid risks from shooting stones, especially between Ramban and Banihal.
🚛 For Goods Carrier Operators (HMVs & LMVs carrying perishables/livestock):
- Follow advisories issued by Traffic Police due to road conditions.
- Be mindful of single-lane traffic and poor road conditions at Dalwas, Mehad, and Marog-Kishtwari Pather.
⚠️ For HMV Operators:
- No overloading – ensure your vehicle is not beyond the permissible load limit.
- Carry sufficient fuel before starting the journey.
- Check vehicle fitness to avoid breakdowns on NH-44.
- Only HMVs with 6 and 10 tyres will be permitted via Dhar Road.
⚠️ General Advisory:
- Avoid unnecessary stops between Ramban and Banihal, especially in landslide-prone areas.
Traffic Plan & Advisory for 08-02-2025
🛣️ NH-44 (Jammu-Srinagar Highway)
- Subject to fair weather and road conditions, LMVs (Passenger & Private Cars) and HMVs will be allowed from both Jammu and Srinagar sides.
- Traffic Control Units (TCUs) at Jammu & Srinagar will coordinate with TCU Ramban for real-time road updates.
- Stay updated by checking the J&K Traffic Police Twitter handle & Facebook page.
🚔 Security Forces Convoy Movement:
- Allowed from both sides subject to weather and road conditions.
🛑 Other Road Updates:
🚧 Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244:
- Closed for vehicular movement as per advisory from Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kokernag (Order No. SDM/KNG/2024-25/3139-45, dated 16-01-2025).
🚧 Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari (SSG) Road:
- One-way traffic for LMVs, followed by HMVs (up to 6 tyres) with anti-skid chains.
- Vehicles allowed from Srinagar to Kargil between 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
- No vehicle will be allowed after the cutoff time.
- Anti-skid chains are mandatory for better grip on slippery roads.
🚧 Mughal Road:
- Closed due to snow accumulation, as per District Magistrate Poonch’s order (DMP/JC/7273-92, dated 18-01-2025).
🚧 Bhaderwah-Chamba Road:
- Still closed due to snow accumulation.
🔴 Important Contact Numbers
Before traveling, confirm the latest road status with Traffic Control Units (TCUs):
📍 Jammu: 0191-2459048 | 0191-2740550 | 9419147732 | Dial 103
📍 Srinagar: 0194-2450022 | 0194-2485396 | 18001807091 | Dial 103
📍 Ramban: 9419993745 | 1800-180-7043
📍 Udhampur: 8491928625
📍 PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
📍 PCR Kargil: 9541902330 | 9541902331
🚦 Drive safe and plan ahead! 🚦
