According to the Motorway Police, the Lahore–Islamabad Motorway (M-2) has been closed for all traffic, with the Baboo Sabu Interchange also sealed off. Entry routes from Thokar Niaz Baig towards the motorway remain blocked, while heavy traffic congestion has been reported on Multan Road, Yateem Khana Chowk, and Chungi Amar Sidhu.

Traffic Police confirmed that major arteries including Ferozepur Road, GT Road (Kahna to Daroghawala), and parts of Lahore Ring Road have been shut down due to the ongoing demonstrations. Barriers and barbed wire have been installed at key entry and exit points, while a heavy police presence is deployed across the city to maintain order.

The following routes will be closed

·        Kroll Ghati Ring Road

·        Darooghawala (both sides)

·        Shahkam Chowk to Bahria Town (both sides)

·        LDA Avenue (both sides)

·        Thokar Niaz Baig to Babu Sabu

·        Scheme Morr to Johar Town

·        Lahore to Islamabad Motorway (M-2) — both directions

The protests, which continued through the morning, have resulted in massive gridlocks, leaving thousands of commuters stranded for hours.

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However, officials from the Lahore Education Department clarified that schools across the city remain open as usual, except for a few institutions on Multan Road that have been temporarily closed due to nearby security concerns.

Authorities have urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and follow official traffic updates as efforts continue to restore normal movement in affected areas.