[69091] Heavy traffic congestion on Iran's roads this morning: The latest reports from the field

Traffic report: Heavy congestion on key roads in Iran

On the morning of May 21, 2026, media outlets in Iran reported unusual traffic congestion on major arteries across the country. According to آخرین خبر, which is affiliated with the Iranian establishment, heavy traffic was recorded on the Chalus Road, in the section between "Zanguleh Bridge and Siah Bisheh" in the southbound to northbound lane.

In addition to the congestion in Chalus, heavy traffic was reported on the following routes:

• On the Qazvin-Karaj-Tehran highway (between Pardis Bridge and Kalak Bridge).


• On the Saveh-Tehran highway.


• On the Varamin-Tehran highway.

According to the update from آخرین خبر, SNN.ir|خبرگزاری دانشجو and حوادث فوری ⚠️, the Traffic Information and Control Center of the Iranian Road Police (FARAJA) states that no weather disturbances were recorded on the northern routes. However, authorities emphasized that the old "Bostanabad-Mianeh" route and the "Pataveh-Dehdasht" road are closed to traffic.

While these agencies focus on technical reports regarding the infrastructure situation, as of now, no reports have been published regarding unusual accidents or exceptional security incidents affecting vehicle traffic.