Sections of motorway opened after improvement in visibility

A stretch of M-2, the motorway connecting Lahore to Islamabad, which had been closed for traffic on Saturday night due to dense fog, has finally been opened after an improvement in visibility, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Similarly, M-11, connecting Lahore to Sialkot, was also opened for traffic.   

Earlier on Sunday, 24News TV channel reported that following poor visibility due to dense fog blanketing large swathes of Punjab, different sections of the motorway namely M-1, M-2, M-3, M-4, M-5 and M-11 had to be closed for all types of traffic. 

According to Motorway Police spokesperson Syed Imran Ahmed, Motorway M2 (Lahore-Islamabad), M3 (Lahore-Abdul Hakeem), M4 (Pindi Bhattian-Multan), M5 (Multan-Rohri), and the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway have been shut down for public safety due to dense fog.

The spokesperson urged people to avoid unnecessary travel, emphasising the safer daylight hours from 10 AM to 6 PM during foggy weather.

Avoid speeding and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. He added that motorways are closed to ensure public safety and secure travel. Travelers needing information or assistance are advised to call the Motorway Police helpline at 130.

Dense fog has severely impacted visibility in Narowal and its surroundings. Traffic on key roads, including Muridke Road, New Lahore Road, and Sialkot Road, is moving at a snail’s pace. Yesterday's rainfall has intensified the cold, with today's temperature dropping to 8°C.

The Arifwala region and nearby areas are also heavily impacted by dense fog, with traffic flow severely affected. Despite the disruptions, agricultural experts have deemed the ongoing foggy spell beneficial for wheat crops.

Reporters: Waqas Ahmad, Umair Afzal, Jan Sher, Yasir Arafat, and Shehzad Ahmed