Motorways shut in parts of Punjab due to fog, smog
Pakistan
Motorway M-5 and Lahore - Sialkot Motorway have been closed
LAHORE (Dunya News) - In the wake of dense fog and smog in parts of Punjab, the authorities concerned have closed motorways in different districts of the province, Dunya News reported here on Saturday night.
Motorway M-5 and Lahore - Sialkot Motorway have been closed as a result of dense and heavy fog and smog.
According to a spokesman for motorway police, Motorway M-5 from Sher Shah Multan has also been closed till Monday due to fog and smog.
He said the closure of motorways was aimed at ensuring safety of motorists, with the instructions for the road users to travel in daytime as much as possible.
The spokesman said travel time from 10am to 6pm is suitable for safe journey, stressing the motorists to keep back and front lights open to avoid any untoward incident.
He urged the road users to avoid unnecessary travelling and speeding on motorways, and keep distance between their vehicles while travelling and contact Helpline 130 in case of any emergency.
