The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has advised motorists to travel between 10am and 6pm during the foggy season to ensure safer journeys, as dense fog has disrupted traffic on several motorways across Pakistan.
The motorway police have urged commuters to avoid unnecessary travelling during foggy hours and prefer daylight journeys, when visibility conditions are generally better.
According to Syed Imran Ahmed, spokesperson for the NHMP Central Region, the M4 Motorway section from Shamkot to Abdul Hakeem has been closed to all traffic due to dense fog.
The M4 stretch from Sher Shah (Multan) to Khanewal has also been closed to heavy transport vehicles (HTVs), while the section from Abdul Hakeem to Gojra is also closed to HTVs.
The spokesperson said the temporary restrictions were imposed to protect public lives and property and urged motorists to follow motorway police instructions.
Other Motorway Closures and Road Status
According to the National Highways and Motorway Police’s road status update issued at 8am on November 10, several motorway sections were affected by roadwork and traffic restrictions.
The update listed the following closures and diversions:
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M1 Motorway: Rashakai to Peshawar (KM 460–498) closed.
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M4 Motorway: Shamkot to Abdul Hakeem (KM 54–89) closed.
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M4 Motorway: Sher Shah to Khanewal (KM 00–54) closed for heavy transport vehicles.
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M4 Motorway: Abdul Hakeem to Gojra (KM 89–180) closed for heavy transport vehicles.
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M4 Motorway: Pindi Bhattian to Abdul Hakeem affected by a diversion.
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M3 Motorway: Nankana Sahib to Peer Mahal has one lane disturbed.
The NHMP also reported roadwork-related lane restrictions and diversions at several locations along the N-5 National Highway.
Motorists are advised to check the latest road status before starting their journeys, as traffic conditions and closures may change.
Motorway Police Safety Advice During Fog
The National Highways and Motorway Police has issued safety instructions for motorists travelling during foggy conditions.
Drivers have been advised to:
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Slow down and maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.
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Turn on double indicators when required during poor visibility.
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Use fog lights while driving in foggy conditions.
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Keep headlights, tail lights and windscreen wipers in working condition.
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Avoid unnecessary overtaking and sudden braking.
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Stay in their lanes and maintain a safe distance.
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Avoid unnecessary travelling during dense fog.
The motorway police have also advised commuters to follow updates through their official social media account, @NHMPofficial, or contact the toll-free helpline 130 before embarking on their journeys.
How to Check Motorway Updates in Pakistan?
Travellers can contact the National Highways and Motorway Police through its toll-free helpline 130 to check road conditions, closures and traffic updates.
The NHMP also shares regular updates through its official social media platforms to keep motorists informed about road conditions across the country.
