Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) Closure Update: Restoration Underway

JAMMU/SRINAGAR | JANUARY 24, 2026 – The vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remains closed to all vehicular traffic as of 12:15 PM today. Restoration work is currently in full swing to clear the arterial route, which serves as the lifeline for the Kashmir Valley.

Authorities have issued a strict advisory urging commuters to avoid traveling on NH-44 until the road is fully restored and officially declared safe for movement.Travelers are cautioned against relying on unverified information or social media rumors.

For the most accurate and real-time updates, the public is encouraged to monitor the official Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police social media handles on X (formerly Twitter) at @Traffic_hqrs and their Facebook page.

For direct inquiries, commuters can reach out to the following Traffic Control Units (TCUs): * TCU Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, or 103 * TCU Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 0194-2485396, 18001807091, or 103 * TCU Ramban: 9419993745 or 1800-180-7043.