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Traffic Update - Jammu Kashmir
– 23 NOVEMBER 2025

Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Official Advisory)

🔵 NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar Highway)
• Slow movement reported due to single-lane traffic at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas, and between Marog–Kishtwari Pather.
• Two HMV breakdowns added to the congestion.
• Passengers/LMVs should prefer daytime travel.
• Avoid night travel because of heavy HMV movement between Nashri Tunnel & Navyug Tunnel and seasonal migration activity.
• Follow lane discipline — no overtaking or wrong-lane driving.

🟢 LMVs / HPVs / Private Cars / HMVs (Goods)
Allowed from both sides on NH-44, depending on road & weather.
TCU Jammu & Srinagar will give final status.

🟣 Security Forces Convoy
Both-sided movement allowed after clearance from TCU Ramban.

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🛣️ KISHTWAR – SINTHAN – ANANTNAG (NH-244)

• Only LMVs allowed from both sides.
• Timing: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Checkpoints: PP Parana & PP Daksum

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⛰️ SSG ROAD (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari)

• Regulated movement based on BRO clearance.
• Minamarg → Srinagar: 05:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Srinagar → Kargil: 11:30 AM – 17:30 PM
• No vehicles allowed beyond cut-off time.

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🟤 Mughal Road (Shopian–Poonch)

• LMVs allowed both ways after green signal from GREF.
• Movement window: 06:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Heavy vehicles with six tyres only allowed from Shopian → Poonch.
• No HMVs allowed from Poonch towards Shopian.

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📞 Confirm Before Travel

Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 18001807091
Ramban: 9419993745
Udhampur: 8491928625
PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
PCR Kargil: 9541902330

Jammu Kashmir Traffic Update — 19 November 2025

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

NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar Highway):
Slow traffic was reported on 17–18 Nov due to single-lane movement at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas, Marog and Kishtwari Pather, plus breakdown of 3 HMVs.
➡️ LMVs/Passengers are advised to travel during daytime only.
➡️ Avoid night travel due to HMV movement between Nashri Tunnel & Navyug Tunnel and nomad migration.

Lane discipline is mandatory — overtaking & wrong-lane driving will create heavy congestion.

If weather & road condition remain fair:
LMVs/Private cars will be allowed from both sides (Jammu ↔ Srinagar).
TCU Jammu/Srinagar will keep coordinating with TCU Ramban.

Security Forces Convoy

Allowed from both sides after confirming NHW status from TCU Ramban.

Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244

Only LMVs allowed from both sides after green signal from NHIDCL.
Movement timings: 0900–1400 hrs & PP Daksum 1000–1500 hrs.

SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari)

After BRO clearance:

LMVs → followed by HMVs allowed from Minamarg to Srinagar: 0500–1000 hrs

LMVs → followed by HMVs allowed from Sonamarg to Kargil: 1130–1730 hrs
⛔ No vehicle allowed after cut-off timings.

SF convoy must plan to avoid disturbance to civil traffic.

Mughal Road

After GREF clearance:
LMVs/Private cars allowed from both sides (Jammu ↔ Srinagar via Poonch).
Movement window:

Behramgala (Baffliaz): 0600–1730 hrs

Herpora (Shopian): 0600–1700 hrs
⛔ HMVs with 6 tyres allowed only Shopian → Poonch.
⛔ No HMV allowed from Poonch → Mughal Road.

Advisory
Travellers must confirm road status with TCU units before starting:

Jammu: 0191-2459048 / 0191-2740550 / 9419147732
Srinagar: 0194-2450022 / 2485396 / 18001807091
Ramban: 9419993745 / 1800-180-7043
Udhampur: 8491928625
PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
PCR Kargil: 9541902330

Travel Alert – Manali–Sarchu Road Closed
📍 Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

❄️ Due to intermittent snowfall, extreme cold and slippery road conditions, Manali–Sarchu stretch remains CLOSED for all vehicles.
⛔ Closed Sections:

KM 31 (Gulaba/Marhi) → KM 66 (Gramphu)

KM 169 (ZZ Bar) → KM 222.390 (Sarchu)

🗓️ Closure Effective From: 20 November 2025
🚫 Do NOT move beyond Gulaba/Marhi & ZZ Bar without confirming latest BRO/Police updates.
⚠️ High risk of vehicles getting stuck due to icing & roadblocks.
🛑 Avoid unnecessary travel to high-altitude regions.

Source: Lahaul Spiti Police (Official Advisory)

Traffic Update (18 Nov 2025)
📍 Jammu–Srinagar NH-44:
⚠️ Slow traffic reported between Balinala, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas & Marog–Kishtwari Pather due to single lane movement + breakdown of 2 HMVs.
🚫 Avoid night travel between Nashri Tunnel & NavYug Tunnel due to HMV movement.

👥 LMVs/Private Cars: Allowed both ways (Jammu ↔️ Srinagar) during day hours.
🛻 HMVs: Movement regulated, check status before travelling.
🚔 SF Convoy: Will move after clearance from TCU Ramban.

Other Roads:
🔹 Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag (NH-244): Only LMVs allowed both sides 10AM–3PM.
🔹 SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Kargil):
▪️ LMVs followed by HMVs → Minamarg 05:00–10:00
▪️ LMVs followed by HMVs → Sonamarg 11:30–17:30
🔹 Mughal Road: LMVs allowed both ways 06:00–17:30; HMVs (6 tyres) only Poonch → Shopian. No HMVs from Shopian → Poonch.

📞 Check status before travel (TCU numbers provided in advisory)

Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Official Advisory 18-11-2025)

Traffic Update – Jammu & Kashmir | 17 Nov 2025
Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K

📍 NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar Highway)

Slow movement observed due to single-lane traffic at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas, Marog & Kishtwari Pather.

Breakdown of 2 HMV vehicles adding to delays.

Avoid night travel as HMV movement between Nashri & NAVYUG tunnel + nomad migration may create inconvenience.

Prefer daytime travel & follow lane discipline.

🚗 LMVs & HMVs (good carriers) allowed both sides subject to fair weather & road conditions.
TCU Jammu/Srinagar coordinating with TCU Ramban on real-time status.

🚚 Security Forces Convoy allowed after clearance from TCU Ramban.

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🛣️ Kishtwar – Sinthan – Anantnag (NH-244)

Only LMVs allowed both ways between 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM after NHIDCL clearance.

🛣️ SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari)

Minamarg → Srinagar: 05:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Sonamarg → Kargil: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM

No vehicle allowed after cut-off time.

SF convoy to move in regulated manner.

🛣️ Mughal Road

LMVs allowed both ways 06:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Bafliaz) & 06:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Shopian).

Only 6-tyre HMVs allowed from Shopian → Poonch.

No HMVs allowed Poonch → Shopian.

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📞 Helplines:
Jammu: 0191-2459048 / 9419147732
Srinagar: 0194-2450022 / 18001807091
Ramban: 9419993745
Udhampur: 8491928625
Kishtwar PCR: 9906154100
Kargil PCR: 9541920330

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🔹 TTJ Raah Note: Always verify the latest status from traffic control units before travel. Weather & road conditions may change anytime.

Traffic Update (15 Nov 2025)
Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K

🔶 NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar Highway)
• Slow movement reported due to single-lane traffic at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas, Marog & Kishtwari Pather, plus breakdown of 2 HMVs.
• Day travel recommended for LMVs/Passengers. Avoid night travel due to HMV movement + nomad migration near Nashri–Navyug stretch.
• LMVs/HMVs/Private cars allowed both sides subject to weather & road conditions. Follow TCU Jammu/Srinagar updates.

🔶 Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag (NH-244)
• LMVs allowed from both sides (Anantnag ↔ Kishtwar) 10 AM to 3 PM, subject to NHIDCL clearance.

🔶 SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari)
• LMVs → HMVs allowed Minamarg → Srinagar (5 AM–10 AM)
• LMVs → HMVs allowed Sonamarg → Kargil (11:30 AM–5:30 PM)
• No movement allowed after cut-off.

🔶 Mughal Road
• LMVs/Private cars allowed both sides (Jammu ↔ Srinagar via Poonch) 6 AM–5:30 PM (approx ranges).
• Shopian → Poonch: HMVs (max 6 tyres) allowed as per district advisory.
• No HMVs allowed Poonch → Mughal Road.

🔶 General Advisory
Travel only after confirming real-time status with TCU Jammu, Srinagar, Ramban, Kishtwar, Kargil.

J&K Traffic Update for 13 November 2025
Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Jammu/Srinagar)

NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar Highway)
🔹 Slow movement reported between Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas, Marog & Kishtwari Pather due to single-lane traffic and breakdown of two HMVs.
🔹 Travellers are advised to prefer daytime travel.
🔹 Avoid night travel because of HMS movement between Nashri Tunnel & Navyug Tunnel and seasonal migration of nomads which may cause delays.
🔹 Follow lane discipline; no overtaking.

Traffic Allowed (Weather permitting):
✔ LMVs / HPVs / Private cars / HMVs (goods carriers) allowed from both sides on NH-44 (Jammu ↔ Srinagar).
✔ SF Convoy movement regulated only after TCU Ramban confirmation.

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Kishtwar – Sinthan – Anantnag (NH-244):

✔ Only LMVs allowed from both sides.
⏰ Timing: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (PP Parana ↔ PP Daksum).

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SSG Road (Srinagar – Sonamarg – Gumari):

⏰ Minamarg → Srinagar
• LMVs + HMVs: 05:00 AM – 10:00 AM

⏰ Sonamarg → Kargil
• LMVs + HMVs: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
❗ No vehicle allowed after cut-off timings.

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Mughal Road:

✔ LMVs/Passenger/Private Cars allowed from both sides (Jammu ↔ Srinagar via Poonch).
⏰ Behramgala → Herpora: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
⏰ Herpora (Shopian) → Behramgala: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
❗ HMVs (six tyres) allowed only Shopian → Poonch.
❗ No HMV allowed Poonch → Mughal Road.

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For travellers:
📞 Confirm road status with traffic control units before starting your journey.

Traffic Update (10 November 2025)

Traffic movement on NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar National Highway) remained slow between Balianalla, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas, and Marog–Kishtwari Pather due to single-lane traffic and breakdown of heavy vehicles.

➡️ Passengers/LMVs are advised to travel during daytime only and avoid night travel due to movement of HMVs and migration of nomads through tunnels.
➡️ Both-way movement for LMVs, private cars, and HMVs (goods carriers) allowed from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa, subject to fair weather and road conditions.
➡️ Commuters must maintain lane discipline; overtaking or wrong-lane driving will lead to congestion.

Other routes:

Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag (NH-244): Only LMVs allowed both ways — 8 AM–3 PM (Anantnag→Kishtwar) and 9 AM–3 PM (Kishtwar→Anantnag).

SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Kargil): LMVs from Minamarg→Srinagar (5 AM–10 AM); LMVs/HMVs from Sonamarg→Kargil (11:30 AM–5:30 PM).

Mughal Road: LMVs allowed both ways from Behramgalla–Herpora (6 AM–5 PM). HMVs (6-tyre only) allowed Poonch→Shopian.

📞 Travellers should confirm road status from Traffic Control Units before travelling:

Jammu: 0191-2459048 / 0191-2740550

Srinagar: 0194-2450022 / 18001807091

Ramban: 9419993745

Kishtwar: 9906154100

Kargil: 9541902330

Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Jammu/Srinagar) – Traffic Plan & Advisory for 10-11-2025

Traffic Update (09-11-2025)

As per Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, movement on NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar National Highway) remains slow between Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas, and Marog–Kishtwari Pather due to single-lane stretches and the movement of four nomadic flocks in the area.

🔸 Advisory:

Passengers and LMV operators are advised to prefer daytime travel and avoid night hours, as the movement of HMVs and nomadic migration between Nashri Tunnel and Navyug Tunnel may cause inconvenience.

Overtaking and wrong-lane driving may lead to congestion — commuters must follow lane discipline.

🔹 LMVs/Private Cars/HMVs (goods carriers) are allowed from both sides on the Jammu–Srinagar NHW, subject to fair weather and road conditions.
🔹 Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag (NH-244) and Mughal Road also open for LMVs from both directions within prescribed timing windows.
🔹 Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari (SSG Road) open for regulated movement depending on BRO clearance.

Travellers are advised to confirm road status before departure with Traffic Control Units of Jammu, Srinagar, Ramban, Udhampur, Kishtwar, or Kargil.

📍Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu & Kashmir

Traffic Update | 08 November 2025

As per the Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, Jammu/Srinagar, movement on NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar Highway) remains slow due to single-lane traffic at Balinala, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas, and between Marog–Kishtwari Pather. The situation is further affected by the breakdown of two HMVs and the movement of nomadic flocks in the same stretch.

🔹 Advisory:

Passengers and LMV operators are advised to prefer day travel on NH-44.

Avoid night journeys due to HMV movement and migration of nomads which may cause delays.

Maintain lane discipline — overtaking and wrong-lane driving will lead to congestion.

🔹 Route Status:

LMVs/Private Cars/HMVs (Goods carriers) allowed from both sides between Jammu and Srinagar, subject to fair weather and road conditions.

Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag (NH-244): Only LMVs allowed from both sides between 0800–1500 hrs (Anantnag to Kishtwar) and 0900–1500 hrs (Kishtwar to Anantnag).

SSG Road: LMVs followed by HMVs allowed from Minamarg to Srinagar (0500–1000 hrs) and from Sonamarg to Kargil (1130–1730 hrs).

Mughal Road: LMVs/Private Cars allowed from Behramgalla (0600–1730 hrs) and from Herpora (0600–1700 hrs). HMVs (6-tyre only) permitted from Poonch to Shopian direction only.

📞 Helplines:

Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550

Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 18001807091

Ramban: 9419993745

Udhampur: 8491928625

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