TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
- From 19-10-2023, 1700 hrs. to 20-10-2023, 1700 hrs., there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to breakdown of 16 HMVs, 08 nomadic herds and single lane traffic at Dalwas and Cafeteria-Mehad between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel.
- In view of poor surface condition and sinking of road, NHAI has been directed by the Government vide PW (R&B) Department’s order no. PWD-Plg/14/2021-05 dated 20-10-2023 to undertake repair and restoration work of NH-44 at Dalwas, as a result traffic will remain suspended between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel on 22-10-2023 (Sunday).
- No vehicle shall be allowed to travel between Nashri and Navyug Tunnel after 1800 hrs on 21-10-2023 (Saturday) and the restriction shall continue till 0000 hrs on the intervening night of 22nd and 23rd October.
- People are advised to avoid journey on Jammu Srinagar NHW from 1800 hrs. tomorrow on 21-10-2023 till the end of restrictions and plan their journey accordingly. However, Mughal Road is open for vehicular movement.
- Passengers/LMVs operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during day time. Please avoid journey during night hours as movement of nomads from Kashmir valley towards Jammu may cause inconvenience to the commuters.
- HMVs Operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading. It is further requested that vehicle owners must double check the fitness of their vehicles before undertaking journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW.
- HMVs with only 06 and 10 tyres shall be allowed to ply through Dhar road.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 21-10-2023:-
LMVs PASSENGER/PRIVATE CARS:-
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa, till 1800 hrs on 21-10-2023. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline. HMVs/Load Carriers:-
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, till 1800 hrs on 21-10-2023, HMVs shall be allowed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar after assessing the road and traffic situation on NH-44. TCU Udhampur shall liaise with TCU Ramban before releasing the HMVs. However No HMVs shall be allowed from Qazigund towards Jammu. 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 Nashri and Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. Tomorrow they may ply from Jammu towards Srinagar after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.
SSG ROAD
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, vehicular movement on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road shall be allowed from both sides viz Srinagar towards Kargil and vice-versa. LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Minamarg towards Srinagar between 0730 hrs. to 1100 hrs. Similarly, LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1300 hrs to 1700 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timings.
SFs Convoy, plying from Srinagar to Kargil, shall leave Srinagar at 0800 hrs. SFs Convoy plying from Drass to Srinagar shall plan their movement in such a manner so that Civil Traffic doesn’t get disturbed.
Mughal Road:-
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, vehicular movement on Mughal road shall be allowed from both sides viz. Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Behramgalla (Buffliaz) and Herpora (Shopian) between 0600 hrs. to 1800 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut of timings
ADVISORY:-
People are advised to undertake journey on NH-44 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)
• Udhampur (8491928625)
• PCR Kishtwar (9906154100) for status of Sinthan Road.
