Dense fog in Punjab, Sindh prompts closure of motorway sections

LAHORE(National times)- Thick fog again enveloped plain area of Punjab and Sindh on night between Friday and Saturday, forcing the authorities to close multiple sections of motorway due to low visibility, Dunya News reported. According to the Motorway Police spokesperson, the Motorway M2 from Lahore to Kot Momin, Motorway M3 from Lahore to Multan, Motorway M4 from Pindi Bhatian to Multan, Motorway M5 from Multan to Sukkur and Motorway M11 from Lahore to Sialkot have been closed for all kind of traffic. Motorway Police spokesperson Syed Imran Ahmed said the closures were necessary to protect lives and property amid hazardous weather conditions. Fog has also been reported in several cities along the National Highway, where visibility remains extremely poor. 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. 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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