Jammu’s Traffic Police Department released a detailed diversion plan on 30 June for roads in and around the winter capital during the annual Amarnath Yatra. From 02 July, stretches around Yatri Niwas, Canal Head and the Tawi bridges will close from 03:45 a.m. until the last bus of pilgrims clears the city.
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Heavy motor vehicles will face a nightly cut-off at 22:00 hrs on NH-44. The Baltal-bound convoy leaves at 4 a.m. followed by the Pahalgam convoy at 4:15 a.m., meaning early-morning airport transfers and employee shuttles could be impacted. Businesses operating warehouses along the Ware-House–Bikram Chowk axis have been advised to load trucks the previous evening or postpone dispatches. Authorities reiterated that helicopter services remain suspended after the state declared both routes no-fly zones earlier this month. The 57-day pilgrimage is expected to bring 400,000 visitors, placing additional strain on Jammu’s limited hotel inventory. Employers with staff commuting from suburbs such as Janipur and Sidhra should study the 15 listed cut-off points and issue travel passes if essential work requires movement during restricted hours. Police will update the diversion map daily and have asked residents to use public transport where possible to reduce congestion.
For international pilgrims or travellers who need an Indian visa before joining the Yatra, VisaHQ can simplify the paperwork and appointment scheduling in a few clicks; the service walks applicants through each requirement, offers document checking and provides real-time status updates—start the process at https://www.visahq.com/india/ so you can focus on route diversions rather than consulate queues.
Heavy motor vehicles will face a nightly cut-off at 22:00 hrs on NH-44. The Baltal-bound convoy leaves at 4 a.m. followed by the Pahalgam convoy at 4:15 a.m., meaning early-morning airport transfers and employee shuttles could be impacted. Businesses operating warehouses along the Ware-House–Bikram Chowk axis have been advised to load trucks the previous evening or postpone dispatches. Authorities reiterated that helicopter services remain suspended after the state declared both routes no-fly zones earlier this month. The 57-day pilgrimage is expected to bring 400,000 visitors, placing additional strain on Jammu’s limited hotel inventory. Employers with staff commuting from suburbs such as Janipur and Sidhra should study the 15 listed cut-off points and issue travel passes if essential work requires movement during restricted hours. Police will update the diversion map daily and have asked residents to use public transport where possible to reduce congestion.
