- From 05-05-2024, 1700 hrs. to 06-05-2024, 1700 hrs., Jammu-Srinagar NHW remained blocked for 01 hour 42 mins. due to a rockslide that occurred at Ramsoo. The slow movement was observed on NH-44 due to the breakdown of 10 HMVs, 16 nomadic flocks, single lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, Panthyal, Magerkote, Nachlana, Gangroo, Shalgarhi, etc., and poor surface condition of the road at many places between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel.
- Passengers/LMVs operators are advised to undertake a journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during the daytime as the movement of nomads towards Kashmir Valley may cause inconvenience to the commuters and apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.
- Load carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/livestock are advised to load their vehicle as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters from time to time as there is single lane traffic and poor condition of the road at Dalwas, Panthyal, Magerkote, Nachlana, Shalgarhi, etc. on Jammu Srinagar NHW.
- HMV operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during the journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. It is further requested that vehicle owners double-check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking a journey on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW.
- HMVs with only 06 and 10 tyres shall be allowed to ply through Dhar road.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 07-05-2024:-
Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)
Subject to fair weather, good road condition and manageable Traffic environment, LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. However, HMVs shall be allowed from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) towards Jammu after down LMVs tail and assessment of road condition.
Cut off timing for LMVs in view of single road at Dalwas, Panthyal, Magerkote, Nachlana, Shalgarhi, Kishtwari Pather etc:- (subject to change depending on road condition)
from Nagrota (Jammu) 0600 hrs to 1300 hrs
from Jakheni (Udhampur) 0700 hrs to 1400 hrs &
from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) 0600 hrs to 1300 hrs
No Vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing.
SFs Convoy Movement:-
Security Forces are advised/requested not to ply against advisory/traffic plan in view of possible traffic congestion because of narrow carriage way between Nashree and Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. Tomorrow they may ply from Srinagar towards Jammu after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.
SSG ROAD
Subject to fair weather and good road condition (after getting green signal from Road maintenance agencies) , only one way traffic for LMVs 4X4 (passenger/Load carrier) from Kargil towards Srinagar shall be allowed on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road. These vehicles shall be allowed from Minamarg at 0700 hrs upto 1100 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry anti-skid chain to gain more grip on the slippery road. No vehicle shall be allowed without anti skid chain/after cut off timing.
Mughal Road:-
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, (after getting green signal from road maintenance agency), only one way traffic for LMVs from Poonch towards Shopian on Mughal road shall be allowed. These vehicles shall be allowed from Behramgalla (Buffliaz) 0900 hrs to 1500 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing.
Bhaderwah-Chamba road:-
Bhaderwah-Chamba road is still blocked due to snow accumulation.
ADVISORY:-
People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming status of the road from Traffic control units as under:-
• 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)