PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Thursday morning informed that the M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad has been reopened to traffic, offering relief to travellers after closures caused by thick fog.
However, M-4 and M-11 Motorways are still closed to traffic due to dense fog and will be reopened as visibility improves on the highway.
Earlier, the motorway was shut from the Peshawar Toll Plaza to the Rashakai interchange due to fog and reduced visibility, creating significant safety hazards. The NHMP highlighted that the shutdowns were carried out solely to avoid accidents and safeguard the lives and belongings of travellers.
NHMP reported that M-4 from Shahkot to Sher Shah and M11 from the main toll plaza to Sambrial are closed to traffic, while the rest of the motorways are open for all types of traffic.
دُھند کے باعث:
ایم-4 شامکوٹ سے شیر شاہ تک بند ہے۔
ایم-11 مین ٹال پلازہ سے سمبڑیال تک بند ہے۔باقی تمام موٹرویز ٹریفک کی آمدورفت کے لیے کھلی ہیں۔
— National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) (@NHMPofficial) December 25, 2025
A NHMP representative advised drivers to be careful when driving in the weather. Motorists were encouraged to switch on rear fog lamps keep greater gaps between cars, refrain from speeding and ideally journey during daylight. Unneeded travel in the morning should be avoided during foggy periods. Motorway users were also encouraged to consult the NHMP helpline 130 for updated traffic and weather information before starting their journey.
