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Lahaul–Spiti Full Road Status Update | 12 Jan 2026 (0800 hrs)
• Darcha–Shinkula: OPEN – up to 18 km for all vehicles; up to 39 km only for 4×4 with snow chains (10:00 AM–3:00 PM)
• Darcha–Sarchu–Leh (NH-003): CLOSED till further orders
• Keylong–Darcha (NH-003): OPEN
• Keylong–Atal Tunnel (NH-003): OPEN
• Atal Tunnel–Manali (NH-003): OPEN
• Gramphu–Palchan via Rohtang: CLOSED till further orders
• Tandi–Udaipur: OPEN
• Udaipur–Tindi–Kadhar Nullah: OPEN
• Kaza–Losar (NH-505): OPEN (movement allowed as per advisory)
• Sumdo–Kaza (NH-505): OPEN
• Gramphu–Losar via Kunzum Pass: CLOSED till summer 2026
• SCP Chandertal: CLOSED till summer 2026
• Koksar–Gramphu: CLOSED till further orders
🌦️ Weather: Mostly partly cloudy / clear across open routes
📌 Source: Lahaul & Spiti Police

J&K Traffic & Road Advisory Update – 29 Dec 2025
🚧 NH-44 Jammu–Srinagar Highway: Slow movement observed due to single-lane traffic at Banihal, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas, Marog–Kishtwari Pather and breakdown of 3 HMV vehicles. Travelers advised daytime travel only; avoid night movement due to HMV operations between Nashri Tunnel–Navayug Tunnel. Lane discipline strictly advised.
🚗 Traffic Movement (Subject to fair weather & road condition):
• NH-44: LMVs, Passenger vehicles, HPVs, Private Cars & HMVs (Good carriers) allowed both sides.
• SF Convoy: Allowed on NH-44 after clearance from TCU Ramban.
• NH-244 Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag: Only LMVs allowed after NHIDCL green signal; movement via PP Parana & PP Daksum (1000–1400 hrs).
• SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri): Regulated movement after BRO clearance; anti-skid chains mandatory.
– Minamarg → Srinagar: 0800–1130 hrs
– Sonamarg → Kargil: 1300–1600 hrs
• Mughal Road: LMVs/Private Cars with anti-skid chains allowed after GREF clearance; Chandimarg–Shopian–Herpora–Poonch (1030–1430 hrs).
⚠️ Advisory: Confirm road status before travel; carry anti-skid chains; no movement after cut-off timings.
Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Jammu/Srinagar)

J&K Traffic Advisory | 28 Dec 2025 | Snow & Winter Travel Update

NH-44 Jammu–Srinagar: Slow movement reported due to single-lane stretches at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas & Marog–Kishtwari Pather and breakdown of 2 HMV trucks.
➡️ LMVs advised to travel during daytime only. Avoid night travel as HMV movement between Nashri Tunnel & Navyug Tunnel may cause congestion. Lane discipline is mandatory.
NH-44 Movement (subject to fair weather):
• LMVs, Passenger vehicles, HPVs & HMVs (goods carriers) allowed from both sides (Jammu ↔ Srinagar).
• SFs convoy allowed after confirmation from TCU Ramban.
NH-244 Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag:
• Only LMVs permitted, after green signal from NHIDCL.
• Movement allowed 1000–1400 hrs between PP Parana & PP Daksum.
SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri):
• Regulated traffic after BRO clearance.
• Minamarg → Srinagar: 0800–1130 hrs
• Sonamarg → Kargil: 1300–1600 hrs
• Anti-skid chains mandatory; no movement after cut-off.
Mughal Road:
• After GREF clearance, LMVs with anti-skid chains allowed both sides via Poonch–Shopian.
• Chandimarg (Baffliaz) ↔ Herpora (Shopian): 1030–1430 hrs only.

Travel Advisory: Confirm road status with Traffic Control Units before starting.

Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Jammu/Srinagar)

Lahaul & Spiti Road Update (26 Dec 2025 | 08:00 hrs)
🚧 Key Road Status
• Darcha–Shinkula: Traffic allowed only for 4×4 vehicles with snow chains (black ice, slippery stretch).
• Darcha–Sarchu (NH-003): ❌ Closed till further orders.
• Keylong–Darcha / Keylong–Atal Tunnel / Atal Tunnel–Manali (NH-003): ✅ Open.
• Gramphu–Palchan via Rohtang (NH-003): ❌ Closed.
• Tandi–Udaipur / Udaipur–Tindi (Kadhu Nullah): ✅ Open.
• Gramphu–Lossar via Kunzum Top: ❌ Closed till further orders.
• Kaza–Lossar / Sumdo–Kaza (NH-505): ✅ Open.
• SCP Chanderthal: ❌ Closed till summer 2026.
🌥 Weather: Cloudy across the region.
⚠️ Travelers advised caution due to inclement weather, black ice, and limited communication in high-altitude stretches.

Source: Lahaul & Spiti Police (District Police Control Room)

Lahaul & Spiti Road Status Update (25 Dec 2025 | 08:00 AM)

🚧 Key Roads Status (Weather: Clear across region):
• Darcha–Shinkula: Open for 4x4 only, snow chains mandatory up to safe zone; slippery stretches due to black ice.
• Darcha–Sarchu–Leh (NH-003): Closed till further orders.
• Keylong–Darcha (NH-003): Open
• Keylong–Atal Tunnel (NH-003): Open
• Atal Tunnel–Manali (NH-003): Open
• Gramphu–Palchan via Rohtang: Closed till further orders.
• Tandi–Udaipur / Udaipur–Tindi–Kadhu Nullah: Open
• Gramphu–Lossar via Kunzum Top: Closed till further orders (as per advisory).
• Kaza–Lossar (NH-505) / Sumdo–Kaza (NH-505): Open
• SCP Chandertal: Closed till Summer 2026

⚠️ Travelers are advised to plan carefully, avoid closed stretches, and carry snow chains where required.

Source: Lahaul & Spiti Police

Lahaul & Spiti Road Status

Date & Time: 24 Dec 2025
Source: Lahaul & Spiti Police (Official Road Status Report)

🚧 Key Road Updates (Accurate & Verified):

Darcha → Shinkula: Traffic permitted only for 4×4 vehicles up to 18 ft. Roads slippery due to black ice; no communication in the area.

Darcha → Sarchu → Leh (NH-003): CLOSED till further orders.
Keylong → Darcha (NH-003): OPEN.

Keylong → Atal Tunnel (NH-003): OPEN.
Atal Tunnel → Manali (NH-003): OPEN.

Gramphu → Palchan via Rohtang (NH-003): CLOSED till further orders.

Tandi → Udaipur: OPEN.
Udaipur → Tindi (Kadhu Nullah): OPEN.

Gramphu → Lossar via Kunzum Top: CLOSED till further orders (as per advisory).

Kaza → Lossar (NH-505): OPEN.
Sumdo → Kaza (NH-505): OPEN.
SCP Chandertal: CLOSED till summer 2026.

🌤 Weather: Clear across most routes, but winter driving risks remain.
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Gulmarg Road Advisory (J&K)
⚠️ Tangmarg–Gulmarg Road Update:
Due to slippery road conditions, tempo travellers, PSVs, and vehicles with seating capacity above 10 passengers are not allowed beyond Tangmarg towards Gulmarg. Passengers must deboard at Tangmarg parking and proceed only in light motor vehicles fitted with proper anti-skid chains.
🚫 Mandatory Rule:
No vehicle without anti-skid chains will be permitted from Tangmarg to Gulmarg until weather and road conditions improve.

📢 Source: Traffic Police Rural Kashmir

Snowfall & Road Alert – Jammu & Kashmir
❄️🚧 Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri (SSG) Road Update | 2100 hrs
Fresh snowfall has commenced at Sonamarg on the Srinagar–Kargil route, impacting traffic conditions on the SSG Road.
Travelers and the general public are strongly advised NOT to travel on this stretch without prior confirmation of road status.

Confirm Before Travel:
TCU Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
PCR Kargil: 9541902330, 9541902331
🛣️ TTJ Raah Advisory: Avoid unnecessary movement, check official updates, and plan travel only after clearance to prevent weather-related disruptions.
Source: Jammu & Kashmir Traffic Police

Travel & Traffic Alert – Jammu & Kashmir
🚧 Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 Traffic Update | 21 Dec 2025
Slow traffic movement reported on NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar National Highway) due to single-lane sections at Banihal, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas, Marog–Kishtwari Pather and breakdown of heavy motor vehicles (HMVs).
❄️🌧️ Weather Advisory:
With snowfall and rainfall forecast over the next few days, travelers are advised to check latest road status before starting their journey through TCU Jammu / Srinagar / Ramban and official J&K Traffic Police channels.
🚘 Travel Guidelines (Key Points):
• Daytime travel recommended on Jammu–Srinagar NH-44
• Avoid night travel, especially between Nashri Tunnel & Navyug Tunnel
• Movement of nomads from Kashmir to Jammu may cause congestion
• Strict lane discipline advised; wrong-lane driving and overtaking will lead to jams
🛣️ Route Status (Subject to fair weather & road conditions):
• NH-44: LMVs, passenger vehicles, private cars & HMVs (goods carriers) allowed from both sides
• NH-244 Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag: LMVs allowed from both sides between 1000 hrs – 1500 hrs (after NHIDCL clearance)
• SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri): Regulated traffic with time-bound movement
• Mughal Road: LMVs/passenger/private cars allowed via Poonch–Shopian with time restrictions
📌 Travel Smart: Confirm road conditions before departure to avoid delays and weather-related disruptions.

Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu & Kashmir

Weather Update – Jammu & Kashmir | Snowfall Alert

20–21 December 2025:
Light to moderate snowfall likely over higher reaches of Kashmir Division (KMR) including Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Zojila Pass, Sinthan Pass, Razdan Pass, upper Kupwara and Bandipora.
Light rain expected at many places across Srinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Pulwama, Shopian and parts of Jammu region from 20th night to 21st late afternoon/evening.

22 December 2025:
Light snowfall at isolated higher reaches including Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Zojila Pass, Sinthan Top, upper Kishtwar and Doda.

23–29 December 2025:
Partly cloudy weather across Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag, Baramulla, Kupwara, Kathua, Udhampur, Ramban, Kulgam, Poonch and Rajouri.

⚠️ Travel Advisory:
Travellers on Zojila Pass, Sinthan Pass, Mughal Road, SSG Road, NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar Highway) should stay alert for weather changes, snowfall, rain, reduced visibility and possible traffic disruptions.

Source: Meteorological Centre Srinagar (IMD)