Jammu-Srinagar highway blocked due to mudslides and shooting stones; restoration work underway

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remains blocked due to mudslides and shooting stones at Mehad and Kishtwari Pather, according to traffic officials.

NH update at 0800 Restoration work is in progress on NH-44. People are advised to avoid journey on till the road is clear. please ask TCU for latest update.@JmuKmrPolice@JKTransportDept@OfficeOfLGJandK@Divcomjammu@DivComKash@ZPHQJammu@diprjk@ddnews_jammu@ddnewsSrinagar pic.twitter.com/cxKC23mS8T

— J&K Traffic Police (@Traffic_hqrs) March 31, 2024

Restoration work is underway, but travelers are advised to postpone their journeys on the highway until it is completely cleared.

The weather is raining along the entire stretch of the highway, making conditions dangerous.

Traffic authorities recommend contacting the Traffic Control Unit (TCU) for the latest updates on road conditions. Here are the contact details:

• Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
• Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
• Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043
• Udhampur: 8491928625