ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has closed major motorways today, due to dense fog.
The officials warned the motorists not to travel unnecessarily and to follow the safety guidelines strictly.
The motorway M-1 is closed between Peshawar and Burhan.
M-2 motorway will remain closed from Thokar Niaz Baig to Balkasar.
M-3 motorway will remain off-limits for heavy traffic from Faizpur to Darkhana.
The motorway M-4 is closed between Shershah and Pindi Bhattian.
While the M-5 motorway will be off the tracks between Rohri and Shershah. And M-11 will be off the road from Lahore to Sambrial.
GT Road as an Alternative
Traffic has been directed towards the Grand Trunk (GT) road as an alternative for the travellers.
The Traffic Police has advised the commuters not to travel in bad weather and to wait until the fog clears.
The officials said that once the fog clears, the motorways will be opened once again for traffic.
Advisory by the NHMP
The Motorway Police advised the citizens to travel between 10:00 am and 06:00 pm, as a result, they will remain safe from accidents.
It is in the driver’s favour to use fog lights at all times, avoid speeding, and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Travellers are advised to contact the helpline 130 in case of any queries and information regarding motorway updates.
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