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Goods carriers restricted on Jammu-Srinagar highway on Oct 31-Nov 1
The Story in Brief
Jammu and Kashmir authorities have restricted the movement of goods carriers on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) on October 31 and November 1 due to the annual Darbar Move from Srinagar to Jammu. The traffic advisory prohibits up heavy and medium motor vehicles carrying goods from Jakheni in Udhampur towards Srinagar on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2026. Goods carriers are also barred from proceeding from Jakheni towards Ramban, Banihal, Srinagar and other destinations, and from Qazigund towards Banihal, Ramban, Udhampur and other destinations, after 2 am on both days.
The restrictions apply during the intervening nights of October 30 to 31 and October 31 to November 1. Down heavy motor vehicles travelling from Qazigund towards Jammu will be permitted to move in a regulated manner. The advisory urges operators of vehicles carrying fresh and perishable goods or livestock to plan loading accordingly. The curbs are imposed to facilitate the smooth movement of the Secretariat employees’ convoy from Srinagar to Jammu.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The two-day restriction on goods carriers on NH-44 hits supply lines for perishables and livestock into the Kashmir valley during the Darbar Move. Heavy vehicles from Jakheni and Qazigund face near-total holds, while southbound traffic from Qazigund to Jammu continues under regulation. The advisory places the compliance burden on operators of fresh goods and livestock, who must adjust loading schedules around the curfew-like windows. With the Darbar Move convoy moving on October 31 and November 1, any delay or congestion could extend the disruption beyond the announced dates.
Source: kashmirlife.net
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