Jammu -Srinagar National Highway (NH -44), ongoing pilgrimage movements, and challenging road conditions, Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police Headquarters has issued a comprehensive traffic advice for passengers and transporters.
According to the advisor, three heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) from July 27 to 1600 am to 1600 am to 28 July and NH-44’s Marog-Kishtarri Pathar Stretch saw a slow traffic movement from 1600 pm on July 27 due to the breakdown of single lane traffic.
Passengers should be identified
After the cut-iF timing from Jammu/Udampur, the residents of Rarey, Katra, Udhampur, Patnitop, Doda and Ramban towns have been requested to smooth smoothly smoothly smoothly smoothly smoothly smoothly smoothly smoothly smooth.
Safety and travel time recommendations
In view of the risk of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal, passenger vehicles and LMVs are advised to travel only during daylight. The freight carrier transporting fresh disastrous objects or livestock should follow to load the guidelines issued from time to time, as bad road conditions and single lane traffic obstructs the smooth route.
Special advisor for fruit growers
Operators carrying fresh yield from the valley to Jammu are directed to load and park vehicles before 9:00 am daily at specified locations between Navy Tunnel and Levadura, which ensures timely withdrawal.
Overloading is strictly prohibited
All HMV operators are strictly advised to avoid overloading and ensure vehicle fitness and adequate fuel supply before starting the journey on NH -44. Only 6 or 10 tires HMVs are allowed to use the Dhar Road route.
Traffic plan for 29 July
Under the favorable weather and road conditions, Shri Amarnath ji Yatra (Sanji) convoy and LMV/passenger vehicles will be allowed from both sides of NH -44 on 29 July. However, HMV will be allowed in alternative days in coordination with TCU Ramban.
Cut-off timing for LMVS (29 July):
Nagrota (Jammu) to Srinagar: 0600 am to 1200 pm
Jakheni (Udhampur) to Srinagar: 0700 am to 1300 pm
Jammu to Kajigund: 1130 am to 1400 pm
No vehicle will be allowed before or after the cut-off time.
HMV movement advisor
Under the conditions, HMV from Kajigund towards Jammu will be allowed after road evaluation, with no HMV movement permission after 1900. Additionally, tanker trucks and empty vehicles up to 10 tires will have to return to Jammu via Mughal Road as per the instructions of the UT administration related to Sanji 2025.
Other routes updates:
Institute-Sythan-Antonag Road (NH-244): Opened to LMVS/HPSVs from both sides, over a restricted time. No HMV will be allowed except the designated HPSV.
SSG Road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari): In the time slots specified by HMVS after the regulated movement for LMVS. Strict adherence is necessary for cut-off timing.
Mughal Road: Opened in both ways for LMVS, while HMVS (up to 10 tires) allows Poonach to Poonach between 0700 pm and 1800 pm.
Advisor for public
Passengers are advised to confirm the road situation before traveling using the following traffic control unit contacts:
Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 94191477732, 103
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043
Udhampur: 8491928625
Kishtwar: 9906154100
Karkel: 9541902330, 9541902331
Advisor emphasizes caution, preparations and strict adherence for time and guidance instructions to ensure safety and avoid unnecessary delays or risks, especially during the ongoing pilgrimage season.
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