23/09/2026
Major Traffic Advisory: Motorway Police Restricts Heavy Vehicles on M-2; Multi-Route Closures AnnouncedCommuters and freight operators heading toward Islamabad and Peshawar face significant travel adjustments following new operational updates issued by the National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP).Under the revised traffic management directives, entry for heavy transmission vehicles (HTVs) and cargo haulers travelling from Lahore toward Islamabad on the M-2 Motorway has been restricted. Heavy traffic originating on both the M-2 and M-3 motorways is being diverted at key interchange junctions—including Kala Shah Kaku and Ravi—onto the Grand Trunk (GT) Road (N-5).Key Route Restrictive Measures & ClosuresThe Motorway Police and regional transport authorities have outlined several critical traffic diversions and temporary road blocks across main arteries:M-2 Motorway (Lahore to Islamabad): Heavy and cargo vehicles traveling northbound are redirected off the motorway onto GT Road.M-1 Motorway (Islamabad to Peshawar): Scheduled for complete closure to all types of traffic starting from 11:00 PM until further notice.M-14 Expressway (Hakla to Kundal): Key entry points and connecting links face operational restrictions and partial blockades.N-5 Highway (Attock Khurd Section): Diversions and movement controls have been established to manage cross-provincial vehicle flow.Recommended Alternative Routes for TravelersTo minimize delays and maintain supply chain connectivity, authorities advise the following routing adjustments:Target DestinationAffected Primary RouteRecommended Alternative RouteIslamabad / Rawalpindi (Heavy Traffic)M-2 / M-3 MotorwayGT Road (N-5) via Kala Shah Kaku / Ravi interchangePeshawar / KPK (All Traffic)M-1 MotorwayN-5 / GT Road or Swat Expressway (M-16) where feasibleD.I. Khan / Western CorridorM-14 (Hakla-Kundal)Regional arterial bypass routes via district highwaysNHMP Travel GuidelinesThe Motorway Police strongly urge freight managers, commercial fleet operators, and private motorists to plan journeys in advance:Verify Live Traffic Status: Contact the NHMP Helpline (130) or check official National Highway and Motorway Police travel portals prior to departure.Postpone Non-Essential Travel: Avoid unnecessary transit along affected northern corridors—particularly the M-1 and M-14—during peak restriction hours.Follow On-Ground Instructions: Strict compliance with motorway wardens and traffic control officers at diversion points is mandatory to avoid bottlenecks.
