ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police has announced the closure of several major motorway sections and interchanges from tomorrow evening until further notice, advising commuters in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and surrounding districts to avoid travelling on the affected routes.
According to state-run media and the Motorway Police spokesperson, the M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway will remain closed from the Islamabad Toll Plaza to Chachh Interchange from tomorrow evening.
The following interchanges on the M-1 will also remain closed:
Islamabad Toll Plaza
Fateh Jang
Tarnol
Sangjani
Brahma Bahtar
Burhan
Hazara Motorway
Ghazi
Chachh
Authorities have advised residents of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and adjoining districts to avoid travelling on the M-1 until further notice.
Meanwhile, the M-14 Hakla-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway will also remain closed to traffic in both directions from Hakla to Kundal.
The affected interchanges on the M-14 include Hakla, Fateh Jang, Pindi Gheb, Khapar, Tarap, Daud Khel, Kot Belian, Isa Khel and Kundal, according to the Motorway Police.
The GT Road (N-5) will also be closed to traffic at Attock Khurd from tomorrow evening, the spokesperson said.
In contrast, the M-2 Lahore-Islamabad Motorway will remain open to all traffic, according to state-run media.
The authorities have urged motorists to plan their journeys accordingly and avoid the affected routes until the restrictions are lifted.
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