Sheikhupura Interchange Closed on M2 Motorway

Motorway Police have temporarily closed both entry and exit at Sheikhupura Interchange on the northbound M2 Motorway, creating a direct travel problem for drivers heading between Lahore and central Punjab.

The closure is linked to repair work on the northbound carriageway between kilometres 45 and 48. Syed Imran Ahmed, spokesperson for the Motorway Police Central Region, confirmed the diversion plan and said motorists should use Hiran Minar Interchange instead until the work is completed. For background, read our earlier coverage: IHC Seeks Replies on M-1 Motorway Closure.

For daily commuters, this means Sheikhupura Interchange cannot be used in either direction right now. Drivers who usually join or leave the motorway there will need to change their route and expect delays, especially during busy hours.

Hiran Minar Interchange now the main alternative

Motorway Police have advised travellers to enter or exit the M2 through Hiran Minar Interchange if they normally depend on Sheikhupura. Officers are present on the road to guide traffic and explain the diversion to motorists.

The police have not shared a confirmed reopening time in the available update, so travellers should assume the closure will remain in place for now. Anyone planning a long trip on the M2 should check for the latest advisory before leaving home.

This kind of closure can matter a lot for families, intercity travellers, and goods transporters using the Lahore-Islamabad corridor. Even a short interchange shutdown can slow down traffic as vehicles are pushed toward a different access point.

Repair work is affecting the northbound carriageway

The repair zone is on the northbound side of the motorway between kilometres 45 and 48. The available information does not say why the repairs were needed, how long the job will take, or whether the work will affect other sections of the motorway.

What is clear is that traffic management is being adjusted around the work site, and the interchange closure is part of that arrangement. Drivers should avoid trying to force access through Sheikhupura Interchange and should follow the instructions of officers on duty.

For readers heading toward Lahore, Sheikhupura, or the wider M2 route, planning ahead is now important. Extra travel time, fuel planning, and a backup navigation route can help avoid unnecessary stress.

Fog is adding more pressure on motorway travel

The closure has come at a time when fog is also affecting several motorway routes. National Highway and Motorway Police have urged the public to stay cautious while travelling in poor visibility.

That means drivers on the M2 and other motorways should reduce speed, keep headlights on low beam where needed, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. Fog can make traffic backups worse near diversions, so patience is important.

If your route normally depends on Sheikhupura Interchange, it is safer to plan around M4 Motorway Closed to Heavy Traffic Due to Fog for a sense of how weather-related motorway disruption can build quickly, and to keep checking the latest Motorway Police update before setting off.

For now, the message is simple: Sheikhupura Interchange is closed, Hiran Minar Interchange is the advised alternative, and travellers on the M2 should prepare for delay until the repair work is finished.

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