The closure will also affect all relevant interchanges along the route, with motorists advised to avoid or postpone travel on the Peshawar-bound motorway.
According to the Motorway Police spokesperson, the M-14 motorway from Hakla to Kundal will also be closed in both directions from tonight.
The Motorway Police has advised citizens travelling from the twin cities towards Peshawar to avoid travelling during the closure and postpone their journeys where possible.
The spokesperson said the GT Road at Attock Khurd would also remain closed in both directions.
However, the motorway between Lahore and Islamabad will remain open for traffic.