Traffic advisory for July 17 : Limited movement, cut-off timings announced for Jammu-Sgr highway travel
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16 Jul 2025
Srinagar, July 16: The J&K Traffic Police Headquarters has issued a comprehensive travel advisory for July 17 for all commuters on major highways including Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, Mughal Road, SSG Road and NH-244 (Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag), in view of ongoing monsoon conditions and the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.As per a statement issued here, the traffic advisory for July 17 states that subject to fair weather, Amarnath Yatra convoys and LMVs (passenger/private cars) will be allowed both ways on the National Highway. “HMVs will be allowed on alternate days only, based on coordination between TCU Jammu/Srinagar and Ramban,” the statement said. “Cut-off Timings for LMVs--Nagrota (Jammu): 06:00 hrs – 12:00 hrs, Jakheni (Udhampur): 07:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs, Qazigund (towards Jammu): 11:30 hrs – 14:00 hrs. No vehicle movement will be allowed before or after the cut-off timings. Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs)--HMVs allowed from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) towards Jammu, weather permitting. No HMV to be allowed after 19:00 hrs.”The advisory reads that all tankers (petrol/diesel/LPG), empty LPG trucks, empty FCI vehicles, and other up to 10-tyre vehicles must return via Mughal Road, as per Divisional Commissioner Kashmir’s order. “As far the other route advisories-- Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag--LMVs and HPSVs are allowed both ways, subject to road clearance. From PP Parana to Anantnag: 08:00 hrs – 16:00 hrs, and from PP Daksum to Kishtwar: 09:00 hrs – 15:00 hrs. No other HMVs allowed as per SDM orders from Chhatroo and Kokernag.”The traffic will play on SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari)-- Minamarg to Srinagar: 05:00 hrs – 10:00 hrs and Sonamarg to Kargil: 11:30 hrs – 17:30 hrs. “Traffic regulated strictly as per timing. No movement allowed after cut-off. Security Forces to ensure Yatra convoys remain undisturbed. Mughal Road (Poonch–Shopian)--passenger/rivate LMVs are allowed both ways. HMVs (up to 10 tyres only) allowed Shopian to Poonch. Allowed timings: 07:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs, from Behramgala and Herpora.”The advisory further states that all commuters are advised to confirm road status before travelling by contacting the following Traffic Control Units-- Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103, Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103, Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043, Udhampur: 8491928625, Kishtwar (PCR): 9906154100 and Kargil (PCR): 9541902330, 9541902331
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