Motorway sections closed as fog blankets parts of country

LAHORE(National times)- Heavy fog in plain areas of Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on night between Monday and Tuesday forced closure of several motorway sections after visibility dropped, Dunya News reported. According to the Motorway Police spokesperson, Motorway M1 from Peshawar to Burhan, Motorway M2 from Lahore to Islamabad, Motorway M3 from Faizpur to Jaranwala, Motorway M4 from Pindi Bhattian to Abdul Hakin, Motorway M5 from Multan to Rohri and Motorway M11 from Lahore to Sambrial have been closed for all kind of traffic. Motorway Police spokesperson said the closures were necessary to protect lives and property amid hazardous weather conditions. Authorities have warned that lane violations during fog can lead to serious accidents, urging drivers to strictly follow lane discipline. Motorists have been advised to use fog lights, reduce speed, and maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead while driving. Citizens planning to travel have been instructed to prefer daytime journeys. The Motorway Police has defined safe travel timings between 10:00am and 6:00pm, when visibility is relatively better. The police further advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel and contact the Motorway helpline 130 for guidance or assistance during fog-related disruptions. Motorway Police said that monitoring teams are deployed on major routes to ensure safety and manage traffic flow as weather conditions evolve.



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