Several sections of the motorway M-2, M3 and M-4’s were closed due to heavy fog in the region. Motorway M3 was closed from Faizpur Lahore to Dera Khana, according to the motorway police Spokesperson.
Motorway Police spokesperson Imran Ahmed said that visibility issues forced the closure of the M2 motorway from Thokar Niaz Baig to Babu Sabu and the M3 motorway from Samundri to Darkhan. The motorway is also closed for all kind of traffic from Kot Momin to Lillah Interchange due to 0 visibility caused by fog.
A spokesperson for the motorway reported that Motorway M4, from Pindi Bhattian to Multan, was also shut down due to the heavy fog and 0 visibility.
“Motorways are closed to ensure safe travel for the public,” said Ahmed, advising motorists to prioritise travel during daylight hours, particularly between 10 am and 6 pm, during foggy weather conditions”.
Drivers were also urged to use fog lights for both front and back visibility, avoid unnecessary travel and tours, maintain appropriate distances from other vehicles, and reduce your vehicle speed.
Few days back, it was reported that the heavy fog covered multiple cities across Pakistan, causing 0 visibility and an increase in cold weather.