ISLAMABAD – Authorities in federal capital announced revised speed limits across various roads and highways, as part of a strategic initiative to improve road safety and traffic management.
The new limits, which will affect both Light Transport Vehicles (LTV) and Heavy Transport/Public Service Vehicles (HTV/PSV), aims to streamline traffic flow while maintaining safety across the city’s busiest corridors.
Speed Limits Breakdown for Islamabad
| Roads/Highway | Speed for LTV (Kmph) | Speed for HTV/PSV (Kmph) |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Highway | 80 | 65 |
| Islamabad Highway | 80 | 65 |
| Murree Road | 80 | 65 |
| Constitution Avenue | 70 | 65 |
| Jinnah Avenue | 70 | 65 |
| Faisal Avenue | 70 | 65 |
| Khyaban-e-Iqbal Park Road | 70 | 65 |
| New 7 Avenue | 70 | 65 |
| New 9 Avenue | 70 | 65 |
| Lehtrar Road | 40 | 40 |
| Kahuta Road | 60 | 60 |
| I.J. Principal Road (Faizabad to Nasirabad) | 60 | 60 |
| Major Roads | 50 | 50 |
| Service Road (Dualized) | 60 | 60 |
| Service Road (Single Lane) | 40 | 40 |
| Street and Sectoral Roads | 30 | 25 |
| Roads/Streets near Schools/Hospitals | 30 | 25 |
Major highways like Kashmir Highway, Islamabad Highway, and Murree Road now have a speed limit of 80 km/h for Light Transport Vehicles (LTV) and 65 km/h for Heavy Transport/Public Service Vehicles (HTV/PSV).
Other key arteries like Constitution Avenue, Jinnah Avenue, and Faisal Avenue are set at 70 km/h for LTVs and 65 km/h for HTVs/PSVs. Lehtrar Road and Kahuta Road have lower limits, ranging from 40 km/h to 60 km/h.
Local streets, especially near schools and hospitals, are limited to 30 km/h for LTVs and 25 km/h for HTVs/PSVs. The changes also apply to service roads, with dualized roads at 60 km/h and single-lane roads at 40 km/h. These revisions are designed to balance traffic efficiency with safety.
This move is expected to reduce accidents and contribute to overall improvements in the capital’s transportation network.
