PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police announced M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad, have been reopened for traffic issuing special travel advisory for fog.
According to motorway police spokesperson motorway M-1 from Peshawar to Islamabad has been reopened to all types of traffic after visibility improved. Earlier, the M1 motorway from Peshawar Toll Plaza to Rashkai was closed for all kinds of traffic due to Dense fog and extremely low visibility.
The motorway police spokesperson stated that the closure of motorways is totally for the purpose of the safety of citizens and to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of people.
An NHMP spokesperson reported that extremely low visibility caused by heavy fog dramatically increases the risk of accidents on major road networks. In severe conditions, certain sections of the motorway may be temporarily closed to ensure traveler safety.
Motorists are advised to plan and complete their journeys between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM and to avoid non-essential travel during nighttime when fog conditions typically worsen.
Drivers should use fog lights, ensure their windshield wipers are functioning properly, maintain a greater distance than usual from the vehicles ahead, and refrain from using high-beam lights, as these can further diminish visibility in foggy conditions.
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