PESHAWAR: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) have announced that, because of the thick fog, several of the main motorways in Pakistan are to be closed completely, thus making travel across the main roads impossible. The visibility situation caused by the fog is so bad that the authorities have decided to take measures to ensure the drivers’ safety.
The highways that are closed include:
M-1: From Swabi to Burhan
M-4: From Shershah to Sham Kot
M-5: From Shershah to Rohri
دُھند کے باعث (موجودہ صورتحال):
ایم-1: صوابی سے برہان تک بند ہے۔
ایم-4: شیر شاہ سے شام کوٹ تک بند ہے۔
ایم-5: شیر شاہ سے روہڑی تک بند ہے۔— National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) (@NHMPofficial) January 8, 2026
It has become very dangerous to drive on these paths because the visibility is practically zero. The motorway policemen have asked all the drivers to avoid traveling unnecessarily and also to check the road conditions before going out.
The NHMP is giving a guarantee to the travellers saying the road will be reopened as soon as the visibility turns good and other conditions are right for travel.
On the other hand, drivers should exercise utmost caution, turn on their car lights and use fog lamps, and maintain a considerable distance from other vehicles while driving in heavy fog.
The heavy fog is already holding up the traffic, causing big jams and many vehicles being immobilized on the affected roads. The traffic flow in the regions is being managed by them and their target is to clear all the routes as fast as possible.
Motorists are recommended to keep an eye on the official statements at all times and to follow the safety measures in order to prevent accidents and have safe travel.
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