MeT department has predicted snowfall on high reaches in J&K and heavy rainfall on NH-44 for tomorrow. People are advised not to travel on hilly roads/NH-44 without confirmation from TCUs.* 

2. From 01-03-2024, 1700 hrs. to 02-03-2024, 1700 hrs. Jammu-Srinagar NHW remained blocked for 11 hrs 20 mins due to landslides/mudslides/shooting stones at many places between Nashree and NAVYUG Tunnel. Slow movement was observed on NH-44 due to single lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad-Cafeteria, Gangroo, Hingni, Kishtwari Pather etc. and poor surface condition of road at many places between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel.

3. *Passengers/LMVs operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during day time. Please avoid journey during night hours as apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.*

4. HMVs Operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. It is further requested that vehicle owners must double check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW.

5. HMVs with only 06 and 10 tyres shall be allowed to ply through Dhar road.

 

*TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 03-03-2024:-*

*Jammu-Srinagar National Highway*

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) *is still blocked* due to landslides/mudslides/shooting stones at a number of places between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel. *Decision regarding the vehicular movement on NH-44 shall be taken tomorrow morning* after assessing the road condition.

 

*SSG ROAD*

Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari Road is still blocked due to snow accumulation.

 

*Mughal Road:-*

Mughal road is still blocked due to snow accumulation

 

*Bhaderwah-Chamba road:-*

Bhaderwah-Chamba road is still blocked due to snow accumulation.

 

*Kishtwar- Sinthan- Anantnag NH-244:-*

Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road is still blocked due to snow accumulation.

 

*ADVISORY:-*

People are advised to undertake journey on NH-44 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) for status of Sinthan Road.CNI