Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K has issued an updated traffic advisor for passengers and transport operators between the ongoing maintenance challenges and the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025.
On July 5, from 5:00 pm to July 6, from 4:00 pm, a slow pace was observed with the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) due to the breakdown of three heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) and single-lane traffic between Marog and Kistwari Pathar. Passengers are advised to plan their journey accordingly.
Important guidelines for passengers:
Residents of Rasi, Katra, Udhamur, Patnitop, Doda, and Ramban should take a valid photo ID from Jammu/Udampur to ensure a smooth route after cut-IF timing.
Passengers and LMV operators are advised to travel only during daylight, only due to the risk of shooting stones in Ramban-Banihal stretch.
Perishbals or livestock -transporting goods vehicle operators are urged to strictly follow loading guidelines and advisory time due to poor road conditions.
Fruit growers and load carriers from the valley should load and park the load and park vehicles before 9:00 pm daily between Navy Tunnel and Levadura to ensure timely movement.
Overloading is strictly discouraged. HMVS should carry enough fuel and ensure vehicle fitness before starting its journey.
Traffic plan for July 7, 2025:
Under the weather and road conditions, Sanji convoy, LMV, passengers and private vehicles will be allowed from both directions on NH -44 (Jammu ↔ Srinagar).
HMVS will be allowed only in alternative days. TCU will coordinate with TCU Ramban before releasing traffic.
Cut-off timing for LMVS/passenger vehicles:
Nagota (Jammu): 0600 pm – 1200 pm
Jakheni (Udhampur): 0700 pm – 1300 pm
Kajigund (towards Jammu): 1130 am – 1400 pm
No vehicle will be allowed to move before or after these times.
HMV movement:
HMV of Navy Tunnel (Kajigand Side) will be allowed to Jammu only after clearance by traffic authorities, and no HMV will be allowed after 1900.
In view of the journey, tankers carrying petroleum products, LPGs, and other essential supplies, as well as empty FCI trucks, should return via NH -44 via NH -44, as per the order of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir on 1 July 2025.
Updates on alternative routes:
Kishtwar-sinthan-nantnag road (nh-244):
LMVs and high-primary service vehicles (HPSVs) will be allowed in both ways, provided the NHIDCL grant withdrawal.
Movement Time:
Parana to Anantnag: 0800 pm – 1600 pm
Daksam to Teenage: 0900 pm – 1500 pm
On May 16, 2025, no other HMV is allowed as per SDM orders.
SSG Road (Srinagar – Sanamarg -Gumari):
Subject to Bro Clearance, regulated traffic will be allowed:
Minamarg to Srinagar: 0500 pm – 1000 pm
Sonamarg to Kargil: 1130 am – 1730 pm
The convoy of security forces has to proceed in coordination to avoid disintegration in travel.
Mughal Road:
LMVS/passenger vehicles will be allowed from both sides (Jammu ↔ srinagar) via poonch.
HMVs (up to 10 tires only) allowed Shopian to Poonach between 0700 pm and 1800 pm, allowed as Divcom advisor.
Helpline number for road conditions:
Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 94191477732, 103
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043
Udhampur: 8491928625
PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
PCR Kargil: 9541902330, 9541902331
Passengers are strongly advised to confirm the position of the route with traffic control units (TCUS) before starting their journey.