Assuming favourable road and weather conditions On the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), both passenger and freight LMVs (including private cars, trucks and HMVs) would be permitted to travel from Jammu to Srinagar and vice versa. Drivers are reminded to maintain proper lane formation.
SF’s Movement in a Convoy
Assuming suitable road and weather conditions Vehicles belonging to the Security Forces will be permitted to travel from either Jammu or Srinagar, or both, on the National Highway 44 (NH-44).
ROAD SSG
The Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari Road will be open for vehicle traffic in both directions (from Srinagar to Kargil and vice versa) when the weather is nice and the roads are passable. From Minamarg, traffic headed towards Srinagar would be restricted to LMVs and HMVs only between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. From Sonamarg to Kargil, LMVs followed by HMVs will be permitted between the hours of 1300 and 1700. After the designated time, no vehicles will be permitted.
The SFs Convoy will depart Srinagar for Kargil at 8:00 a.m. The SFs convoy travelling between Drass and Srinagar must coordinate their routes so as to minimise disruptions to civilian traffic.
Mughal Highway
Vehicle traffic on Mughal Road, both from Poonch to Shopian and in the other direction, is expected to resume once the weather improves and the road is repaired. From Behramgalla (Buffliaz) and Herpora (Shopian) from 0600 hrs. to 1800 hrs., these vehicles will be permitted. When the clock strikes midnight, no vehicle is permitted.
ADVISORY
If you plan on travelling along NH-44, you should call one of the following numbers to verify the road’s condition first: • Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103)
For Srinagar, dial: (0194) 2450022, (2485396), (180) 180-7091, and (103)
Get the latest Sinthan Road updates by calling the following numbers: PCR Kishtwar (9906154100), Ramban (9419993745), or Udhampur (8491928625).
