Jammu, Oct 29: Traffic Police Headquarters J&K on Wednesday said very slow traffic movement was observed on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) in last 24 hours due to single lane, undulating and uneven surface at Dawal, Udhampur as well as single-lane stretch between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, besides breakdown of 03 vehicles between Ramban and Ramsoo and movement of 03 nomadic herds crossing Banihal-Nachlana.
An official told GNS that owing to ongoing movement of nomadic herds, traffic on single-lane stretch from Marog to Kishtwari Pather is likely to slow down. Commuters have been advised to follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking.
In view of Move of Offices and to facilitate smooth and hassle-free movement of convoy of Secretariat employees from Srinagar to Jammu, no movement of up HMVs/MMVs (goods carriers) from Jakheni, Udhampur towards Srinagar shall be allowed on Jammu–Srinagar NHW (NH-44) on 31-10-2026 (Saturday) and 01-11-2026 (Sunday). However, down HMVs from Qazigund towards Jammu shall be allowed in regulated manner, Traffic Police said.
Furthermore, no goods carriers (HMVs/MMVs) shall be allowed to proceed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Ramban, Banihal, Srinagar, etc., or from Qazigund towards Banihal, Ramban, Udhampur, etc., after 0200 hrs on 31st October, 2026 (intervening night of 30th/31st October, 2026) and 1st November, 2026 (intervening night of 31st October/1st November, 2026). Goods carrier (HMV/LMV) operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicle accordingly.
Traffic was managed in regulated manner at Dawal, Udhampur on NH-44 due to single lane about 30-40 Mtrs.
Passengers/LMV operators have been advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during daytime. Night travel should be avoided due to apprehension of shooting stones/landslides, movement of nomads from valley as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal.
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs Passenger/HPVs/ Private Cars/HMVs (Goods carrier) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW viz from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline.
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, after getting green signal from Road maintenance agencies (NHIDCL), LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides viz Kishtwar towards Srinagar and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed to move from PP Parana towards Anantnag between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs and from Daksum towards Kishtwar between 0900 hrs and 1600 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing.
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, LMVs shall be allowed from both sides on Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari road. These vehicles shall be allowed to move from Sonamarg towards Kargil and from Minamarg towards Srinagar up to 1300 hrs. However, HMVs shall be allowed from Minamarg towards Srinagar between 1200 hrs and 1600 hrs, and no vehicle shall be allowed after 1600 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry and use anti-skid chain.
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, after obtaining clearance from GREF, vehicular movement (LMVs followed by HMVs up to Ten tyres only) shall be allowed on Mughal Road from both sides i.e. from Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimarh (Baffliaz) towards Shopian and from Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 0700 hrs and 1800 hrs.
People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming status of road from Traffic Control Units.(GNS)
