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Traffic Update – Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 & Other Routes

Issued by Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K

📍 Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 (NHW)

The highway has not been fully restored at Tharad, Udhampur.

Very slow movement observed due to single-lane traffic and breakdown of multiple HMV vehicles.

Goods carriers (HMV/LMV) carrying perishables are advised to load as per police instructions — heavy congestion reported at Tharad, Nashri–Dawlas, and Marog–Kishtwari Pathar.

Traffic Advisory: Only one-way traffic for LMVs from Jammu towards Srinagar, subject to weather and road conditions.
⏰ Timing: LMVs allowed from Nagrota (Jammu) between 07:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
❌ No LMV allowed from Srinagar towards Jammu.

🚛 HMVs/Load Carriers:

Allowed from Navyug Tunnel (Qazigund side) towards Jammu only after HMVs cross Kishtwari Pathar.

Movement regulated between Srinagar and Ramban by TCU Srinagar and TCU Ramban.

🪖 Security Forces Convoy:

Advised to follow official traffic plans to avoid congestion due to narrow stretches between Tharad–Ballinala–Marog–Kishtwari Pathar.

🛣️ Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag (NH-244):

Still closed due to snow accumulation.

🗻 SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri):

LMVs & HMVs allowed from Srinagar to Kargil after green signal from BRO.
⏰ LMVs from 05:00 AM to 10:00 AM, HMVs from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

From Sonamarg to Kargil: vehicles allowed 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM (subject to clearance).

🚘 Mughal Road (Rajouri–Shopian):

Open for LMVs from Srinagar towards Jammu and vice versa.

Timings for LMVs/private cars (towards Jammu via Mughal Road):

TRC Srinagar – 1:30 PM

Nowgam – 2:00 PM

Pampore – 3:00 PM

Shopian – 4:00 PM

Herpora – 4:00 PM

📞 Important Helplines:
Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550

Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 18001807091

Ramban: 9419993745

Udhampur: 8491928625

PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100

PCR Kargil: 9541902331
⚠️ Travel Advisory:
Travel only after confirming latest road status from Traffic Control Units. Avoid overtaking and ensure lane discipline to prevent congestion.

📍Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K

Kinnaur Road Condition Update | 09 Oct 2025, 8 AM

All major routes in District Kinnaur are currently open for traffic, as per the latest update from Kinnaur Police:

1️⃣ Chaura to Samdo (NH-05) – Open ✅
🔸 Traffic at Nigulsari is being regulated from each side in 30-minute intervals due to a narrow road stretch.

2️⃣ Powari to Kalpa (NH505A) – Open ✅

3️⃣ Karcham to Chitkul – Open ✅
🔸 Traffic is diverted via Astangche (Police Station Sangla) as the road has collapsed near Sangla Bus Stand.

4️⃣ Wangtoo to Kafnoo – Open ✅
5️⃣ Bhabhanagar to Nichar – Open ✅
6️⃣ Namgia to Shipkila – Open ✅

🛣️ Travelers are advised to drive cautiously, especially around Nigulsari and Sangla.

📍Source: Kinnaur Police (Update dated 09.10.2025, 8 AM)

🚨 Road Update – Lahaul & Spiti (as of 08 Oct 2025, 08:00 Hrs) 🚨

Here’s the latest road status report issued by Lahaul & Spiti Police:

❌ Darcha–Shinkula: Closed due to 20–21 inches of snow at Darcha

❌ Darcha–Sarchu (Leh NH-003): Closed

✅ Keylong–Darcha (NH-003): Open, 6–8 inches of snow at Keylong

✅ Keylong–Atal Tunnel (NH-003): Open, only 4x4 vehicles allowed as per DDMA Order, 1.5 ft snow at Sissu

✅ Atal Tunnel–Manali (NH-003): Open, only 4x4 vehicles allowed, 9 inches of snow reported

❌ Koksar–Palchan via Rohtang Pass (NH-003): Closed due to prevailing weather conditions

✅ Tandi–Udaipur: Open, 2 inches of snow at Udaipur

⚠️ Udaipur–Tindi (Kadhu Nullah): Blocked toward Pangi, 1 inch of snow at Tindi

❌ Koksar–Lossar via Kunzum Top: Closed due to snow and bad weather

✅ Kaza–Lossar (NH-505): Open, 5 inches of snow at Lossar

✅ Sumdo–Kaza (NH-505): Open

❌ SCP ChanderTal: Closed (post closed on 03 Oct 2025)

📍 Source: Lahaul & Spiti Police (Road Status Report, 08-10-2025)

Road Update | 08 October 2025

Region: Kinnaur District, Himachal Pradesh
Issued by: Kinnaur Police
Time: 8:00 AM

Current Road Status:

✅ Chaura to Samdo (NH-05): Open — Traffic at Nigulsari allowed from each side at 30-minute intervals due to a narrow stretch.

✅ Powari to Kalpa (NH-505A): Open — Smooth movement reported.

✅ Karcham to Chitkul: Open — Traffic diverted via Astangche (Police Station Sangla) due to road collapse near Sangla Bus Stand.

✅ Wangtoo to Kafnoo: Open — No major disruptions reported.

✅ Bhabhanagar to Nichar: Open — Clear for both LMVs and local transport.

✅ Namgia to Shipkila: Open — Road stable and accessible.

Traveler Advisory:
All major routes in Kinnaur district remain open, but travelers should proceed cautiously at Nigulsari and Sangla, where partial restrictions and diversions are in place.

Source: Kinnaur Police – Road Condition Update dated 08.10.2025 at 8 AM.

Road Update | 08 October 2025

Region: Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
Issued by: Police Station Kaza (District Lahaul & Spiti, HP)
Time: 0900 HRS

Current Road Status:

🚫 Lossar to Koksar via Kunzum Top: Closed due to light snowfall – travel not advised.

✅ Kaza to Lossar (NH 505): Open – weather partly cloudy.

✅ Kaza to Sumdo (NH 505): Open – weather partly cloudy.

🚫 Road towards Chandratal: Closed due to snowfall, movement restricted as per official advisory.

Traveler Advisory:
Visitors and locals are advised to avoid attempting the Kunzum Pass or Chandratal route until conditions improve and official clearance is issued.

Source: Police Station Kaza, District Lahaul & Spiti (HP) – Road Status Report dated 08.10.2025, 0900 HRS.

Road Update | 08 October 2025

Route: Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 (National Highway)
Status: ⚠️ Partially Restored

The Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 has not been fully restored at Tharad, Udhampur after multiple shooting stones and mudslides blocked the route for over 10 hours 30 minutes. Traffic remains slow due to single-lane movement at Tharad and breakdown of several heavy vehicles.

HMVs (Goods Carriers): Only stranded HMVs at Qazigund area are being released towards Jammu. Movement from Udhampur to Srinagar will be allowed only after clearance of down HMV tail from Tharad–Udhampur.

LMVs: Only one-way traffic from Srinagar towards Jammu will be permitted on 9th October 2025, subject to weather and road conditions. Vehicles allowed via Navyug Tunnel (Qazigund side) between 0700–1000 hrs.

No LMVs from Jammu towards Srinagar on NH-44 for now.

Mughal Road: Open for both directions (Jammu ↔ Srinagar) for LMVs/private cars between 0600–1700 hrs, depending on clearance from GREF.

Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244: Still closed due to snow accumulation.

Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri Road: Open for LMVs from Minamarg towards Sonamarg between 0500–1000 hrs, and from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1300–1730 hrs.

Advisory:
Travelers are advised to start journeys only after confirming current road status with traffic control units due to unstable conditions.

Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, Jammu/Srinagar (Advisory dated 08-10-2025)

Traffic Update | Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Advisory dated 07-10-2025)

The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has not been fully restored at Tharad, Udhampur, causing very slow movement due to single-lane traffic and breakdown of multiple heavy motor vehicles (HMVs). Movement of goods carriers carrying perishables and livestock is advised only after checking the latest updates from the Traffic Police Headquarters due to poor road conditions and ongoing congestion caused by nomadic flocks.

As per the advisory, LMVs from Nagrota (Jammu) will be allowed to move towards Srinagar between 0700 hrs and 1000 hrs, while no LMV traffic will be allowed from Srinagar to Jammu during that time. HMVs will be allowed from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) towards Jammu only after the HMV tail crosses Kishtwar Pather.

Mughal Road remains open for LMVs from both Srinagar and Jammu sides, while Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road (NH-244) continues to remain closed due to fresh snowfall.
Security Forces have also been advised to adhere strictly to traffic plans to avoid congestion between Tharad and Banihal/Marg/Kishtwar Pather.

Travelers are urged to confirm road conditions before starting their journey by contacting the Traffic Control Units (TCU) at Jammu, Srinagar, Ramban, and other listed helplines.

Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Traffic Plan & Advisory for 07-10-2025

Weather & Road Advisory | Source: District Disaster Management Authority (Lahaul & Spiti)

🗓️ Dated: 06.10.2025 (Valid till 07.10.2025)

🌨️ Heavy Snowfall Alert – The region is experiencing continuous snowfall and rain. The India Meteorological Department (Shimla) has issued a heavy rainfall/snowfall warning for the district.

📍 Road Updates:
1️⃣ Koksar to Lossar (NH-505) – 🚫 Closed due to heavy snowfall
2️⃣ Darcha to Sarchu (NH-003) – 🚫 Closed due to heavy snowfall
3️⃣ Darcha to Shinkula – 🚫 Closed due to heavy snowfall

⚠️ Travel Advisory:

Avoid non-essential travel during this period of heavy snow and rain.

Roads will remain closed until further notice; plan journeys accordingly.

Park vehicles safely, away from vulnerable slopes and riverbanks.

Avoid crossing streams or waterlogged areas on foot or in vehicles.

Hotel and homestay owners are requested to advise guests to stay put and travel only after clearance.

📞 Emergency Contacts:
District Emergency Operations Centre, Lahaul & Spiti
📱 94594-61355 | ☎️ 01900-202509 / 510 / 517 | Toll-Free: 1077

🛣️ TTJ Raah urges all travelers to stay informed, stay patient, and travel safely. Nature first, always.

Road Update | Source: Police Station Kaza (Dist. Lahaul & Spiti, HP)

🗓️ Dated: 07.10.2025 | 09:00 HRS

📍 Region: Lahaul–Spiti (Himachal Pradesh)

1️⃣ Lossar to Koksar via Kunzum Top – 🚫 Closed due to light snowfall ❄️ (As per advisory)
2️⃣ Kaza to Lossar (NH-505) – ✅ Open with light snowfall
3️⃣ Kaza to Sumdo (NH-505) – ✅ Open with light snowfall and light rain ☔
4️⃣ Road toward Chandertal – 🚫 Closed due to snowfall (As per advisory)

⚠️ Travelers are advised to proceed with caution and follow local advisories.
🌨️ Stay weather-aware, stay safe — TTJ Raah, your real road companion in the mountains.

Road Update | Source: Kinnaur Police

🗓️ Dated: 07.10.2025 | 8 AM

📍 District: Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh

1️⃣ Chaura to Chango (NH-05) – ✅ Open
2️⃣ Chango to Sumdon – 🚫 Blocked at Kali Dhank
3️⃣ Powari to Kalpa (NH505A) – ✅ Open
4️⃣ Karcham to Chitkul – ⚠️ Traffic diverted via Astangche (Sangla PS) due to road collapse near Sangla Bus Stand
5️⃣ Wangtoo to Kafnoo – ✅ Open
6️⃣ Bhabhanagar to Nichar – ✅ Open
7️⃣ Namgia to Shipkila – ✅ Open

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