TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 07-10-2025:-
NH-44 (NHW)
Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) has NOT been fully restored at Tharad, Udhampur.
There was very slow movement observed on NH-44 due to single lane traffic at Tharad, breakdown of 03 HMVs and movement of 14 nomadic flocks on NH-44.
Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicle as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters time to time as there is single lane traffic and poor condition of road at Tharad (Udhampur), at Nashri-Dalwas and between Marog & Kishtwari Pather, also heavy movement of nomadic flocks on NH-44 .
Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline; overtaking, wrong lane driving will cause congestion . Avoid travel on NH-44, if not necessary , in view of heavy movement of nomadic herds.
In view of inclement weather prediction issued by MeT Deptt. a long spell of rainfall for next few days. People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming the status of road from TCU Srinagar/Ramban/Jammu and check status of roads at J&K Traffic Police Twitter handle and face book page.
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, tomorrow only one way traffic for LMVs shall be permitted from Jammu towards Srinagar on NH-44.
These vehicles shall be allowed from Nagrota (Jammu) between 0700 hrs to 1000 hrs
No LMV shall be allowed from Srinagar towards Jammu on NH-44.
LMVs going towards Distt. Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban from Jammu shall be allowed from Nagrota (Jammu) between 0700 hrs 1000 hrs. However, LMVs coming from Distt. Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban towards Jammu will be permitted to move but these vehicles must cross the Nashri Tunnel before 1000 hrs.
Mughal road is open for LMVs from Srinagar towards Jammu and vice versa.
HMVs/Load Carriers:-
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, HMVs shall be allowed from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) towards Jammu only after up HMV tail crosses Kishtwari Pather . TCU Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban before releasing the HMVs.
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 Tharad and Balinallah/Marog and Kishtwar Pathar 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-Anang Road is closed due to fresh snowfall.
SSG ROAD
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, (after getting green signal from the BRO) traffic movement shall be allowed on regulated manner on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road. LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Minamarg towards Srinagar at 0500 hrs. to 1000 hrs. Similarly, LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Sonamarg towards Kargil at 1130 hrs to 1730 hrs . No vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing.
SFs Convoy, plying from Srinagar to Kargil and vice versa shall plan their movement in such a manner so that Civil Traffic (both UP and DOWN) don’t get disturbed.
Mughal Road:-
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road maintenance agencies (GREF). 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 Behramgala (Baffliaz) between 0600 hrs. to 1730 hrs and from Herpora (shopian) between 0600 hrs and 1700 hrs as per advisory issued by District Magistrate Poonch vide No. DMP/J/9291-9318 dated 31-08-2025. However, HMVs carrying essential commodities six tyres only shall be allowed from Poonch towards Shopian. No HMV shall be allowed from Herpora Naka towards Mughal road . TCU Jammu and TCU Srinagar will inform all concerned about the traffic advisory and cut off timings.
CUT OFF TIMINGS FOR LMVs/PASSENGER/PRIVATE CARs GOING TOWARDS JAMMU VIA MUGHAL ROAD-
TRC Srinagar 1330 hrs
Nowgam Peaks 1400 hrs
Pantha Chowk 1400 hrs
Chandhara Pampore 1500 hrs
Galandar via Kakapora 1500 hrs
Marvel Crossing 1500 hrs
Kandizal (Peaks NH-44) 1500 hrs
Khudwani 1500 hrs
Chawalgam Kulgam 1515 hrs
Keegam NH-44 1530 hrs
Herpora 1600 hrs.
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)