Dense fog forces closure of motorway section in Punjab, KP

ISLAMABAD(National Times)- Dense fog again blanketed parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on night between Friday and Saturday, paralyzing routine life and disrupting road traffic on motorways due to low visibility, Dunya News reported. The thick fog has badly affected the flow of road traffic in several cities of Punjab and KP. According to a Motorway spokesperson, the Motorway M1 from Peshawar to Swabi, Motorway M2 from Thokar Niaz Baig to Chakri, Motorway M3 from Faizpur to Darkhana, Motorway M4 from Pindi Bhattian to Shershah, Motorway M11 from Mahmood Boti to Sambrial and Motorway M14 from Daud Khel to Esa Khel 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. 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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