PESHAWAR: National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP), due to the very foggy conditions, has made a decision to close down several major motorways across the entire country.
The NHMP has warned motorists about the low visibility and elaborated on the highest caution levels for driving. Additionally, they are recommending not to drive at all unless the trip is really important.
NHMP said that the very dense fog on Wednesday night made the road a very dangerous place for cars and hence the section of the M-1 motorway from Peshawar Main Toll Plaza (Kilometre 498) to Rashakai interchange was closed.
As of now, the following motorways are closed due to poor visibility caused by the dense fog:
M-1: Closed from Peshawar to Swabi.
M-2: Closed from Thokar Niaz Baig to Chakri.
M-3: Closed from Faizpur to Rajana.
M-4: Closed from Pindi Bhattian to Shorkot, and from Abdul Hakeem to Shamsabad.
M-11: Closed from Lahore to Sialkot.
M-14: Closed from Khadrapa to Isa Khel.
دُھند کے باعث (موجودہ صورتحال):
ایم-1: پشاور سے صوابی تک بند ہے۔
ایم-2: ٹھوکر نیاز بیگ سے چکری تک بند ہے۔
ایم-3: فیض پور سے رجانہ تک بند ہے۔
ایم-4: پنڈی بھٹیاں سے شور کوٹ اور عبد الحکیم سے شام کوٹ تک بند ہے۔
ایم-11: لاہور سے سمبڑیال تک بند ہے۔
ایم-14: کھڑپہ سے عیسیٰ خیل تک بند…— National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) (@NHMPofficial) January 15, 2026
The NHMP (National Highways and Motorway Police) has warned drivers to steer clear of the impassable roadways and remain in the loop with the official sources. The dense mist that has enveloped a vast part of the nation is probably still going to hold back the vehicles for several more hours.
Motorists are given a reminder to exercise utmost care during driving on the free roads and in addition, they should postpone any journey until the conditions return to normal. Accidents resulting from the low visibility will be dealt with as emergency teams have been dispatched to rescue the stuck drivers and clear the road.
The weather pattern has triggered a seasonal reminder of the difficulties that affect road safety in the area.
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