Islamabad Traffic Pakistan Protests Motorway Updates Road Closures PK — Traffic jam near Islamabad due to protest closures and lane restrictions, causing delays for commuters across major motorways.

Islamabad Motorways Partially Closed Amid Protests, Lane Restrictions

Motorways around Islamabad face closures and lane restrictions due to protests and road work, affecting daily commuters and city access.

By Fahad Last updated Feb 13, 2026

PTI Protest – (Web Desk) – As of Friday, February 13, 2026 (7:02 PM PKT), the motorway status around Islamabad is as follows: M-1 (Peshawar to Islamabad): Partially Closed.

The section from Swabi Interchange (KM 420) to Burhan Interchange (KM 387) is closed in both directions due to public protests. Diversions are in place at these points.

M-2 (Islamabad to Lahore): Open but with local restrictions. While the main route is clear of weather-related issues, several specific locations have lane closures for road work:

What’s going on in the Capital City, Islamabad? All roads are closed. You are stuck for hours; at a distance of 100 meters, you have to pass through two security checkpoints. Park Road’s underpass is causing an unprecedented traffic jam. Any guess who is running this city? pic.twitter.com/Xmrek0Gg7H

— Asif Durrani (@AsifDurrani20) February 13, 2026

Balkasar (KM 270–275 and KM 260–265) and Bhatti Gujjar (KM 259–264) have Northbound lane closures. Salt Range (KM 226) has a lane closed due to a vehicle breakdown.

Islamabad Red Zone Sealed Amid PTI Protest

Islamabad City Access: Heavily Restricted. The Red Zone and main avenues, including the road to Parliament at D-Chowk, have been locked down with containers due to opposition sit-ins and protests.