The district administration has closed the Murree Expressway entrance from Phulgara Toll Plaza to Murree for general traffic due to severe snowfall, National Highway and Motorway Police confirmed in an alert.
The restriction applies specifically to vehicles heading toward Murree, while the N-75 highway remains open for local residents and emergency services. Authorities have urged the public to avoid non-essential travel to the hill station until conditions improve.
اطلاع:اسلام آباد مری ایکسپریس وے(این-75) اسلام آباد۔
مری ایکسپریس وے پر شدید برف باری کے باعث ضلعی انتظامیہ کی جانب سے پھلگراں ٹال پلازہ سے مری کی طرف جانے والی عام ٹریفک کا داخلہ بند کر دیا گیا ہے۔ جبکہ مقامی آبادی اور ایمرجنسی ٹریفک کے لیے این-75 فی الحال کھلی ہے۔
عوام…
— National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) (@NHMPofficial) December 31, 2025
New Rules and Safety Plans
Murree’s district administration and traffic police have been actively preparing for a busy winter season, particularly around the New Year period. In the latest coordination, police finalized a special traffic plan for New Year’s night, canceling leaves for traffic wardens and deploying additional personnel to manage road safety and congestion.
Authorities have also issued broader weather and travel advisories, warning that rain and snowfall are expected to continue in Murree and the surrounding Galiyat areas through early January. The district administration has instructed visitors to equip vehicles with tire chains, ensure full fuel tanks, and follow directions from traffic officials at all times.
Public Advisory
The authorities’ emphasis on traveler safety comes amid broader efforts to keep Murree accessible during peak tourist periods while reducing risks associated with winter weather. Over previous seasons, officials have routinely issued travel advisories and safety guidelines, urging motorists to carry necessary equipment and follow traffic protocols during periods of snow and rain.
For residents and tourists alike, adherence to these advisories remains crucial as the weather continues to impact road conditions and travel plans in one of Pakistan’s most popular hill station destinations
