Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)
Open with Restrictions
Traffic movement is permitted from both directions, subject to fair weather, suitable road conditions and traffic police instructions.
Slow traffic movement was reported due to single-lane sections, uneven road surfaces, ongoing construction and vehicle breakdowns.
Affected Sections: Dawal, Udhampur, Marog and Kishtwari Pather.
Vehicle breakdowns and movement of nomadic herds between Marog and Nachlana may cause additional delays.
Dawal–Udhampur: Traffic is regulated due to a narrow single-lane section of approximately 30–40 metres.
Advisory: Prefer daytime travel. Avoid unnecessary halts near landslide and shooting-stone-prone areas. Follow traffic police instructions.
Ramban–Banihal Road Section (NH-44)
Open with Caution
Road widening and construction work may cause slow traffic movement and congestion.
Shooting stones and landslides may affect traffic movement along vulnerable sections.
Avoid unnecessary roadside stops. Carry sufficient fuel and ensure vehicle fitness before departure.
DigDole–Khooni Nalla Road Section
Restricted Tanker Movement
NHAI road widening work is underway along the DigDole–Khooni Nalla stretch of NH-44.
Movement of Kashmir-bound oil and gas tankers is restricted under special traffic regulations.
Tankers carrying inflammable materials are subject to regulated movement through tunnels.
Tanker operators must confirm the permitted movement schedule and restrictions with traffic authorities before departure.
NH-44 – Goods Carrier Traffic
Regulated Movement
Goods carriers transporting fresh perishable goods or livestock must follow traffic police regulations.
Operators should avoid overloading, overtaking and wrong-lane driving.
Ensure vehicle fitness and carry sufficient fuel before travelling on the highway.
NH-44 – Passenger and Private Vehicles
Conditional Two-Way Movement
Light motor vehicles, passenger vehicles, private cars and permitted heavy goods vehicles may travel between Jammu and Srinagar from both directions.
Movement remains subject to fair weather, road conditions and official traffic regulation.
Maintain lane discipline. Avoid overtaking and wrong-lane driving.
NH-44 – Security Forces Convoy Movement
Conditional Movement
Security Forces vehicles may travel from both directions on Jammu–Srinagar NH-44, subject to suitable road conditions.
Convoy movement is regulated through coordination with the concerned Traffic Control Units.
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag Road (NH-244)
Restricted Movement
Subject to fair weather, suitable road conditions and clearance from the road maintenance agencies, light motor vehicles, passenger vehicles and private cars may travel from both directions.
Parana towards Anantnag: Vehicle movement is regulated under official traffic restrictions.
Daksum towards Kishtwar: Vehicle movement is permitted under separate traffic restrictions.
Travellers must confirm applicable traffic restrictions and checkpoint permissions with local authorities before departure.
Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri Road (SSG Road / Zojila)
Restricted Movement
Subject to fair weather and suitable road conditions, light motor vehicles may travel from both directions on the Srinagar– Sonamarg–Gumri Road.
Srinagar towards Kargil: LMV movement is regulated through Sonamarg.
Kargil towards Srinagar: LMV movement is regulated through Minamarg.
Heavy Motor Vehicles: Heavy-vehicle movement from Minamarg towards Srinagar is permitted subject to official restrictions.
Traffic Control: Traffic Control Unit Srinagar and Police Control Room Kargil coordinate vehicle movement and checkpoint restrictions.
Advisory: Movement is subject to clearance from road maintenance agencies and traffic police. Follow all checkpoint restrictions. Security Forces convoys must not disturb civilian traffic movement.
Mughal Road – Shopian–Poonch (NH-701A)
Conditional / Restricted Movement
Subject to fair weather, suitable road conditions and clearance from the road maintenance agency, traffic movement may be permitted from both directions.
Permitted Vehicles: Light motor vehicles followed by heavy motor vehicles up to 10 tyres only.
Poonch towards Shopian: Movement is regulated through Behramgala.
Shopian towards Poonch: Movement is regulated through Chandimarh (Bafliaz).
Advisory: Follow the traffic restrictions notified by the concerned authorities. Vehicle movement depends on road clearance, weather conditions and police permission.
