NHMP Issues Advisory on Repair Work on Major Motorways

The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has issued a traffic advisory concerning ongoing road repair work on major motorways across the country. Motorists are urged to exercise caution while navigating through the affected areas. On Monday, September 28, the NHMP announced that the M-1 Motorway, connecting Islamabad and Peshawar, has been reopened for traffic in both directions.

The advisory highlights that repair work is currently underway on the E-35 Burhan-Thakot section and at multiple points along the M-2 highway, between Kot Momin and Islamabad. Specific areas impacted include Akhoon di Bandi, Balkasar, Capital Smart City, Neela Dulha, and Kallar Kahar. Additional repair activities are also in progress on segments of the M-2 between Kot Momin and Lahore, as well as on the M-3 between Lahore and Abdul Hakeem, and the M-4 between Pindi Bhattian and Abdul Hakeem.

Moreover, the NHMP has reported ongoing maintenance work and traffic diversions at various locations on the N-5 National Highway in the north, central, and southern zones. This advisory comes as authorities are preparing for heightened traffic and security measures in anticipation of the postponed Islamabad long march organized by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party.

Originally set for September 27, the march has been rescheduled for October 4, with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi stating that the convoy will depart from Peshawar on that date.

Authorities have previously imposed traffic and security restrictions on several routes leading to Islamabad due to the planned protest. The NHMP advises drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to traffic instructions while traversing roadwork zones.