Key Takeaways
- The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has issued a traffic advisory for ongoing road repair work on major motorways.
- Motorists are urged to drive cautiously through affected areas, including sections of M-2, M-3, and M-4.
- The M-1 Motorway between Islamabad and Peshawar has been reopened to traffic.
The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has issued a traffic advisory regarding ongoing road repair work on several sections of the M-2, M-3, and M-4 motorways. The advisory, issued on Monday, September 28, 2026, highlights the need for motorists to drive cautiously through the affected areas.
According to the NHMP, road repair work is currently under way on the E-35 Burhan-Thakot section and at several locations on the M-2 between Kot Momin and Islamabad. Specific affected areas include Akhoon di Bandi, Balkasar, Capital Smart City, Neela Dulha, and Kallar Kahar.
Repair and maintenance work is also ongoing on sections of the M-2 between Kot Momin and Lahore, the M-3 between Lahore and Abdul Hakeem, and the M-4 between Pindi Bhattian and Abdul Hakeem. The NHMP has also identified ongoing work and traffic diversions at various points on the N-5 National Highway in the north, central, and southern zones.
The advisory comes amid heightened traffic and security arrangements following the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned Islamabad long march, which has been rescheduled for October 4, 2026. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi stated that the convoy will leave Peshawar on that date.
Authorities had earlier imposed traffic and security restrictions on several routes leading towards Islamabad in connection with the planned protest. The NHMP advised motorists to remain alert and follow traffic instructions while passing through roadwork zones.
In a separate update, the NHMP announced that the M-1 Motorway between Islamabad and Peshawar has been reopened to traffic in both directions. This reopening is expected to ease travel for commuters and reduce congestion on the affected sections of the motorways.
The NHMP urged motorists to exercise caution and adhere to traffic instructions while driving through the affected areas. The advisory is aimed at ensuring the safety of road users and minimizing disruptions during the ongoing repair work.
The NHMP’s advisory is part of a broader effort to manage traffic flow and maintain safety on Pakistan’s major motorways. The rescheduled PTI long march is also expected to impact traffic patterns, necessitating additional precautions and planning.
