Jammu is all set to host the fourth edition of the Jammu Midnight Marathon 2026 tonight, with the Traffic Police announcing major restrictions and diversions to ensure smooth conduct of the event. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that around 10 thousand runners are expected to participate in various categories, including 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, 20-mile and full marathon events.

As per the traffic advisory, vehicular movement along the marathon route will remain restricted from 11 PM onwards tonight. All lanes and by-lanes along the route will remain closed during the movement of participants. The marathon will start from Maulana Azad Stadium and cover Jewel Chowk, GGM Science College Road, Canal Head, Akhnoor Road Flyover, Muthi, Nai Basti Flyover and Gandhi Nagar before returning to the stadium. The Kunjwani-Last Morh flyover and both Tawi bridges-from Dogra Chowk to Bikram Chowk and Bikram Chowk to Green Belt Crossing-will also remain restricted for routine traffic.

However, the Tawi Bridge at Sidhra and the 4th Tawi Bridge at Bhagwati Nagar will remain open for the general public. Parking facilities for participants have been arranged at the right bank of Tawi River Front near the Madal point, the left bank of Tawi River Front on the Ware House side and the Ware House. Commuters can contact the Traffic Control Unit Jammu at 0191-2459048 or 94191-47732 for assistance.