Motorways closed for safety amidst low visibility caused by fog

LAHORE: In the plains of Punjab, a blanket of heavy fog descended tonight, leading to significantly reduced visibility.

In response to the challenging weather conditions, authorities have taken precautionary measures by closing highways at various locations to ensure the safety of travellers.

The Motorway Police spokesperson reported that due to the dense fog in the plains of Punjab, Motorway M4 has been temporarily shut down from Pindi Bhattian to Abdul Hakeem Interchange.

Additionally, Motorway M5 is closed from the Taranda Muhammad Panah Interchange. The closure extends to the Lahore Sialkot Motorway up to Sambarial and Motorway M2 from Thokar Niaz Baig to Kot Sarwar.

The Multan Motorway has also been closed for traffic from Lahore to Rajana.

Fog-induced closures continue, with Motorway M4 affecting the route from Faisalabad to Multan and Motorway M3 from Faizpur to Darkhana.

Furthermore, Motorway M2 is off-limits for all traffic from Kot Momin to Pindi Bhattian due to the prevailing heavy fog.

Emphasising the significance of safety, the Motorway Police spokesperson urged citizens to refrain from unnecessary travel during foggy conditions.

The decision to close these motorways underscores the commitment to ensuring the well-being of passengers amidst challenging weather conditions.

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