TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 03-02-2026:-
From 01-02-2026, 1600 hrs. to 02-02-2026, 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.
In view of 20–30 Mtrs single-lane stretch at Kishtwari Pather caused by the sinking of road , Heavy Motor Vehicles ( HMVs ) shall be allowed to ply on alternate days .
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 , as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal. Additionally, frost formation on the road between Nachlana and the NAVYUG Tunnel, caused by recent snow accumulation, may lead to slippery conditions and inconvenience to commuters.
Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline ; overtaking, wrong lane driving will cause congestion.
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 at Kishtwari Pather.
NH-44 (NHW)
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs Passenger/HPVs/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 from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) towards Jammu after assessing the road and traffic situation and no HMV shall be allowed after 1600 hrs. TCU Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban before releasing this traffic.
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 between Ramban and Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. Tomorrow they may ply from Srinagar towards Jammu after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.
Kishtwar-Sinthan- Anantnag NH-244:-
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road is still closed for vehicular movement due to snow accumulation.
SSG ROAD
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, (after receiving the green signal from BRO) only LMVs equipped with Anti-skid chains shall be allowed to ply from Srinagar towards Kargil on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road. These vehicles shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1100 hrs to 1500 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:-
Mughal road is still closed for vehicular movement due to snow accumulation.
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)
