Obstraction

'obstruction' in .lef file defines a set of obstructions (also called blockages)

on the macro.
You specify obstruction geometries using the layer geometry syntax.Normally, obs
tructions block routing, except for when a pin port overlaps an obstruction (a p
ort geometry overrules an obstruction). For example, you can define a large rect
angle for a metal1 obstruction and have metal1 ports in the middle of the obstru
ction. The port can still be accessed by a via, if the via is entirely inside th
e port