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Dense Fog Forces Widespread Motorway Closures Across Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Officials urge daytime travel during low visibility conditions.

Overview

  • Motorway Police closed M1 Peshawar–Burhan, M2 LahoreIslamabad, M3 Faizpur–Jaranwala, M4 Pindi BhattianAbdul Hakeem, M5 MultanRohri and M11 LahoreSambrial after visibility dropped.
  • Authorities said the shutdowns aim to protect lives and property and warned that lane violations can cause serious crashes, urging fog lights, lower speeds and safe distances.
  • Police defined a safer travel window from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and directed motorists to call helpline 130 for guidance and updates.
  • NHMP earlier reported partial closures and some lifted restrictions on M-2, M-3, M-4, M-5 and M-11 as visibility fluctuated.
  • Monitoring teams and emergency services are deployed on major routes, with restrictions to remain until conditions improve.