Punjab Plans Alternative Routes for Fog-Related Motorway Closures

For context, the Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) has directed its officers throughout the province to identify alternative routes and prepare traffic diversion aims to manage feasible motorway closures caused by fog and low visibility.

Key points

• IMF Approves New Auto Policy 2026-31 Without Objections Nov 12, 2026 11: 33 am.
• Snowfall Shuts Down Key Route Between KP and Gilgit-Baltistan Nov 12, 2026 11: 46 am.
• Key Interchange at M2 Motorway Closed Nov 12, 2026 10: 31 am.
• Over 3, 000 Private Schools in Rawalpindi Served Notices Over Building Intends.
• The officers have been given two days to submit a detailed report to PHP Headquarters, outlining link roads, traffic diversion points, and other necessary arrangements.

Notably, the officers have been given two days to submit a detailed report to PHP Headquarters, outlining link roads, traffic diversion points, and other necessary arrangements.

According to a letter issued by Superintendent of Police Headquarters Kamran Akhtar on behalf of the Extra Inspector General of PHP, the National Highways and Motorway Police may close certain motorway sections during foggy weather, diverting traffic to alternative routes.

Since some of these routes fall under PHP jurisdiction, officers have been instructed to create advance arrangements to ensure smooth traffic flow and prevent inconvenience to motorists.

All regional officers, district officers, and relevant PHP staff have been directed to identify link roads in their respective patrol areas that may be applied for diverted motorway traffic. They must additionally identify entry points where traffic from alternative routes will enter PHP jurisdiction.

Notably, the officers have been instructed to coordinate with district traffic police officers (DTOs) to prepare comprehensive diversion intends, clearly marking traffic diversion points and the arrangements required to keep vehicles moving. Karachi Gets Pakistan's First Sponge Park.

PHP will additionally work with motorway police and DTOs to install reflective signboards at relevant diversion points, providing clear directions to motorists during fog and poor visibility.

Regional officers and other PHP authorities have been directed to personally oversee the preparations and ensure that all arrangements are finalized in coordination with the concerned authorities.

For context, a detailed report covering the identified routes, diversion points, and traffic management measures must be submitted to PHP Headquarters within two days. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

Obtain the latest automobile news, car launches, bike reviews, videos and analysis wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

For now, punjab Plans Alternative Routes for Fog remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.