The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) closed the Multan-Sukkur Motorway (M-5) on Friday, September 19, 2025, due to flooding. Heavy rains caused water damage. Traffic is now diverted to safe routes. The closure affects travel between Multan and Sukkur.
NHMP shared alternate paths:
- Multan to Sukkur: Exit at Shah Shams Interchange. Use the National Highway. Rejoin M-5 at Uch Sharif Interchange.
- Sukkur to Multan: Exit at Uch Sharif Interchange. Take the National Highway. Rejoin at Sher Shah Interchange.
جلالپور پیروالہ ایم 5 انٹرچینج کے قریب موٹروے کی آج کی صورتحال۔۔۔۔ https://t.co/YnW4KJndm4 pic.twitter.com/rlDh4vfwoO
— Ghazanfar Abbas (@ghazanfarabbass) September 18, 2025NHMP officers and guides help drivers. They ensure smooth flow and safety. On Thursday, the federal government planned more steps. They met to protect Jalalpur Pirwala. Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan led the talk. Punjab officials, NHA, and NESPAK joined. They will make controlled breaches in M-5 to manage water.
Floods hurt five spots on M-5. This caused flooding in villages in Multan, Lodhran, and Bahawalpur. The Multan-Uch Sharif part closed first. NHA teams work day and night to reopen it. Minister Khan said saving lives comes first. The government will help Punjab protect people and homes.
Floods make travel hard and unsafe. Diversions help keep people safe. Quick fixes prevent bigger problems. This shows the government’s care for roads and citizens. The M-5 closure due to floods changes travel plans. Use NHMP’s alternate routes. Teams work to fix it fast. Stay safe and check updates.
