SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police have issued a fresh traffic advisory for the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), allowing two-way traffic on Monday, October 12, subject to favourable weather and satisfactory road conditions. Motorists have been advised to avoid night travel due to the risk of landslides and shooting stones.Passenger vehicles, private cars and goods carriers will be permitted to travel between Jammu and Srinagar in both directions. Security forces’ vehicles can also move both ways after confirming the highway status with the Traffic Control Unit (TCU) in Ramban.NH-44 Traffic Update: Delays ExpectedTraffic movement remained slow during the previous 24 hours due to single-lane stretches and uneven road surfaces at Dawal in Udhampur and between Marog and Kishtwari Pather. Four vehicles broke down between Marog and Ramsoo, while the movement of 11 nomadic herds along the Banihal-Nachlana stretch further affected traffic flow.The Traffic Police have warned that delays may continue between Marog and Kishtwari Pather. Commuters have been urged to maintain lane discipline and avoid overtaking, wrong-side driving and unnecessary stops, particularly in vulnerable areas.Oil Tanker Restrictions on NH-44Kashmir-bound oil and gas tankers will face restrictions on the Digdol-Khooni Nalla stretch between 7 am and 7 pm due to highway widening work by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Since vehicles carrying inflammable materials are prohibited from using tunnels, upward-bound tankers will be allowed beyond Chenani only between 5 pm and 5 am.Heavy motor vehicle operators have been advised to avoid overloading, check vehicle fitness and carry sufficient fuel. Transporters carrying perishable goods and livestock should follow the latest traffic advisories due to construction work and the risk of landslides and shooting stones.NH-244: Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag Road AdvisoryPassenger light motor vehicles and private cars will be allowed in both directions on the Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road (NH-244), subject to favourable weather, road conditions and clearance from the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).Vehicles from Parana towards Anantnag will be permitted between 8 am and 4 pm, while traffic from Daksum towards Kishtwar will be allowed between 9 am and 4 pm. No vehicles will be permitted beyond the prescribed cut-off times.SSG Road Traffic AdvisoryOn the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari (SSG) road, light motor vehicles will be allowed in both directions, subject to weather conditions and clearance from maintenance agencies.Vehicles from Sonamarg towards Kargil and Minamarg towards Srinagar will be permitted until 1 pm. Heavy motor vehicles travelling from Sonamarg towards Kargil will be allowed between noon and 5 pm. Motorists have been advised to carry anti-skid chains for slippery road stretches.Mughal Road Traffic UpdateOn the Mughal Road (NH-701A), light motor vehicles followed by heavy vehicles with up to 10 tyres will be permitted in both directions, subject to favourable weather, road conditions and clearance from the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF).Vehicles from Chandimarh in Poonch towards Shopian and from Herpora in Shopian towards Poonch will be allowed between 7 am and 6 pm. Movement beyond the prescribed cut-off time will not be permitted.J&K Traffic Police Helpline NumbersCommuters have been advised to verify road conditions with the relevant traffic control units before beginning their journey.Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043Udhampur: 8491928825Kishtwar Police Control Room: 9906154100Kargil Police Control Room: 9541902330, 9541902331The Traffic Police have urged commuters to check the latest highway status before departure and exercise caution while travelling through landslide-prone areas and ongoing construction zones.
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