The Traffic Police Headquarters of Jammu and Kashmir has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory for the smooth movement of vehicles on key highways, especially the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), amid ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 and frequent weather-related disruptions.
Slow Movement Observed on NH-44
Between 1600 hrs on July 16 and 1600 hrs on July 17, slow vehicular movement was reported on NH-44 due to the breakdown of two Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs), along with single-lane traffic conditions at Nashri-Dalwas and between Marog and Kishtwari Pather.
ID Verification for Local Commuters
Residents from Reasi, Katra, Udhampur, Patnitop, Doda, and Ramban have been advised to carry valid photo ID cards post the cut-off timings from Jammu/Udhampur to ensure smooth transit.
Daytime Travel Advised for Safety
Due to the risk of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal, LMV operators and passengers have been urged to avoid night travel and instead undertake their journey during daylight hours.
Guidelines for Goods Carriers
Operators transporting perishables or livestock have been asked to adhere strictly to traffic advisories due to poor road conditions in certain sections. Fruit growers and load carriers from the Valley are advised to load and park vehicles before 9:00 AM daily at designated points between Navyug Tunnel and Levdoora for smoother movement.
HMV operators are strongly urged to:
Avoid overloading
Ensure vehicles are roadworthy and well-fueled before starting the journey
Only HMVs with 6 and 10 tyres will be permitted via Dhar Road.
Traffic Plan for July 18, 2025
Subject to weather and road conditions:
SANJY convoy, LMVs, and private passenger vehicles will be allowed from both sides on NH-44 (Jammu to Srinagar and vice versa).
HMVs will be allowed on alternate days and released after clearance from TCU Ramban.
Cut-Off Timings for LMVs/Passenger Vehicles
From Nagrota (Jammu): 0600 hrs to 1200 hrs
From Jakheni (Udhampur): 0700 hrs to 1300 hrs
From Qazigund to Jammu: 1130 hrs to 1400 hrs
No vehicles will be allowed to ply before or after these timings.
HMV Movement
HMVs will be allowed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar based on road condition assessment. No HMVs will be allowed to move after 1900 hrs.
Mandatory Mughal Road Usage for Specific Vehicles
In light of SANJY 2025 and to facilitate Yatra movement, the UT administration has mandated vehicles including:
Tankers of Petrol, Diesel, LPG
Empty LPG cylinder trucks
FCI empty vehicles
Any loaded/empty vehicle up to 10 tyres
to return to Jammu via Mughal Road, as per directive from Divisional Commissioner Kashmir dated 01-07-2025.
Other Route Updates
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag Road (NH-244):
Subject to fair weather and clearance from NHIDCL:
LMVs and HPSVs will be allowed from both directions.
Vehicle timings:
Parana to Anantnag: 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs
Daksum to Kishtwar: 0900 hrs to 1500 hrs
No other HMVs allowed as per orders by SDM Chhatroo and Kokernag.
Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari (SSG) Road:
Movement allowed in regulated manner subject to clearance from BRO:
Minamarg to Srinagar: LMVs followed by HMVs between 0500 hrs to 1000 hrs
Sonamarg to Kargil: LMVs followed by HMVs between 1130 hrs to 1730 hrs
No vehicle will be allowed beyond cut-off timings.
Mughal Road:
Subject to weather and road conditions:
LMVs (passenger/private cars) allowed from both sides
HMVs (up to 10 tyres) allowed only from Shopian to Poonch between 0700 hrs to 1800 hrs
Helpline Numbers
Travelers are strongly advised to check road status before travel through the following helpline numbers:
Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043
Udhampur: 8491928625
PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
PCR Kargil: 9541902330, 9541902331
Travelers are urged to strictly follow advisories, especially during the monsoon season and ongoing yatra, to ensure safety and uninterrupted movement.
