State Correspondents
Real-Time Traffic & Weather Monitoring
JAMMU: Amid the ongoing “Chillai Kalan” and plunging temperatures, the J&K Traffic Police has issued a fresh advisory for January 15, 2026. Commuters are advised to check weather updates before embarking on journeys across major mountain passes.
🛣️ NH-44: Jammu-Srinagar Highway
The strategic NH-44 remains open for two-way traffic (LMVs and HMVs) today, subject to fair weather. However, movement is reported to be slow due to narrow single-lane stretches at several locations:
- Bottlenecks: Dalwas, Mehad, Nashri, and Balinalla.
- Stretch Advisory: Extreme caution is advised between Marog and Kishtwari Pather.
- Hurdles: Breakdown of multiple heavy vehicles (HMVs) has caused intermittent delays near Ramban.
❄️ Road Closures & Restrictions
CLOSED
Blocked due to heavy fresh snow accumulation at Sinthan Top. No movement allowed.
LIMITED
LMVs allowed with anti-skid chains only between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
🏔️ SSG Road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri)
One-way traffic is permitted from Kargil towards Srinagar between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Carrying anti-skid chains is mandatory for all vehicles to navigate slippery conditions near Zojila.
Note: Commuters are requested to contact Traffic Control Units (TCUs) in Jammu (0191-2459048) or Ramban (9419993745) for the latest ground-zero updates.
