The Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, has reported continued slow movement on National Highway-44 (NH-44) between Jammu and Srinagar over the last 24 hours. This has been attributed to the breakdown of two heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) and ongoing single-lane traffic between Nashri-Dalwas and Marog-Kishtwri Pather.
To manage traffic flow and ensure public safety, authorities have issued a comprehensive travel advisory for commuters and goods transporters.
Key Highlights of the Advisory:
Identification Requirement Post Cut-off:
Residents of Reasi, Katra, Udhampur, Patnitop, Doda, and Ramban must carry valid photo ID cards to facilitate travel after designated cut-off timings from Jammu and Udhampur.
Daytime Travel Only for LMVs:
Passenger and light motor vehicles (LMVs) are advised to travel only during daylight hours due to the risk of shooting stones in the Ramban-Banihal stretch.
Guidelines for Goods Carriers:
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Operators transporting perishables or livestock must strictly follow the latest traffic advisories due to the poor road conditions and restricted lane availability.
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Fruit growers and Valley transporters are advised to load and park vehicles before 9:00 AM at designated locations between NAVYUG Tunnel and Levdoora.
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Overloaded vehicles will not be permitted; all vehicles must be roadworthy and have adequate fuel before departure.
HMW Restrictions:
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Only HMVs with 6 and 10 tyres are allowed to travel via Dhar Road.
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Return trips for fuel tankers, LPG carriers, FCI vehicles, and other 10-tyre HMVs must follow the Mughal Road as per Divisional Commissioner Kashmir’s directive (Order No. Divcom/Dev/120/2025/7055-75 dated 01-07-2025).
Traffic Plan for August 1, 2025:
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Subject to weather and road conditions, Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) convoy, LMVs, and private vehicles will be allowed in both directions on NH-44.
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HMVs will be permitted on alternate days, depending on coordination between the Traffic Control Units (TCU) of Jammu, Srinagar, and Ramban.
Cut-off Timings for LMVs/Passenger Vehicles:
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Nagrota (Jammu) to Srinagar: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Jakheni (Udhampur) to Srinagar: 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Qazigund to Jammu: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
No vehicle will be allowed before or after these cut-off times.
HMW Regulation:
HMVs may be permitted from Jakheni (Udhampur) to Srinagar after 7:00 PM, based on road conditions and prior clearance from TCU Ramban.
Yatra-Specific Advisory:
All pilgrims and transporters are instructed to follow the previously issued Yatra traffic advisories:
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Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra: Issued on 27-06-2025
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Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra: Issued on 26-07-2025
Note: HPSVs will be allowed on the Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag NH-244 route:
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From Anantnag: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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From Daksum: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SSG Road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari) Update:
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Minamarg to Srinagar: LMVs followed by HMVs from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Sonamarg to Kargil: From 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Mughal Road Status:
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LMVs allowed both ways.
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HMVs (up to 10 tyres) allowed only from Shopian to Poonch between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, as per DIVCOM advisory.
Helpline Numbers (for status confirmation):
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Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
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Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
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Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043
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Udhampur: 8491928625
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Kishtwar PCR: 9906154100
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Kargil PCR: 9541902330, 9541902331
Public Appeal:
Travelers are requested to avoid unnecessary halts between Ramban and Banihal, especially near landslide-prone areas. Stay alert and regularly check for real-time updates through Traffic Control Units before beginning the journey.
