Traffic Update at 0900 Hrs: Key Highways in Jammu & Kashmir Remain Closed; Commuters Advised to Avoid Travel

Jammu 09 September :- Traffic is currently plying normally on the Mughal Road and Sinthan Top road as per the latest advisory. However, major arterial routes in the region continue to face disruptions. The critical Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remains closed for vehicular movement. In a separate incident, the Doda-Kishtwar Road (NH-244) is also closed due to a landslide at Rankha Shed near Nasib Nagar, Thathri.

Additionally, the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gummat (SSG) road, a vital link towards Zojila, is closed due to a landslide near Rusool Mode. Restoration work is actively underway on all affected stretches. Authorities have strongly advised the public not to undertake any journey on NH-44, NH-244, and the SSG road until they are fully restored.

The public is urged to disregard rumours and instead check the official road status through the Traffic Police’s Twitter handle (@Traffic_hqrs), Facebook page (facebook.com/jammuandkashmirtrafficpolice), or by contacting the Traffic Control Units (TCUs) in Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103), Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103), and Ramban (9419993745, 1800-180-7043).