The National Highways and Motorway Police has announced an M-4 motorway diversion for vehicles travelling towards Pindi Bhattian, redirecting motorists onto an alternative road near Faisalabad.
Under the diversion, all traffic heading towards Pindi Bhattian must leave the M-4 at Faisalabad Interchange, at kilometre 238, and take the Chiniot to Pindi Bhattian Road. Motorists can re-enter the motorway at Pindi Bhattian Interchange to reach the M-2 Motorway, as reported by ProPakistani.
The diversion applies in one direction only. Traffic travelling from Pindi Bhattian towards Faisalabad can continue to use the M-4 as normal.
The M-4 motorway diversion in detail
The advisory is short, but drivers need to follow it with care. A missed exit at Faisalabad Interchange would leave a driver on a closed section of the route, with no simple way to turn back.
Motorists heading towards Pindi Bhattian should watch for signs at kilometre 238 and leave the motorway at Faisalabad Interchange. From there, the Chiniot to Pindi Bhattian Road carries them towards Pindi Bhattian town.
At Pindi Bhattian Interchange, drivers can join the motorway network again and continue towards the M-2 Motorway. The advisory does not state how long the diversion will remain in place, so drivers should check for fresh updates before they travel.
The Motorway Police has not published a reason for the diversion in the advisory. Drivers should therefore treat the Chiniot road as the only approved route in that direction until the advisory changes.
What drivers should do
Drivers planning to travel from Faisalabad towards Pindi Bhattian should allow extra time for the journey. The alternative road is not a motorway, and it passes through local traffic.
Heavy vehicles should take extra care on the Chiniot road, where speeds are lower and where local traffic joins from side roads. Drivers should keep to the speed limit for that road, and they should not try to rejoin the motorway before Pindi Bhattian Interchange.
Drivers travelling in the opposite direction, from Pindi Bhattian towards Faisalabad, face no change. They can continue on the M-4 as normal, but they should still watch for signs and for slow traffic near the interchange areas.
Anyone unsure about the route should check the latest Motorway Police advisory before setting out, and should follow the instructions of officers on the road.
Why this stretch matters
The Pindi Bhattian to Faisalabad section of the M-4 is a busy link in central Punjab. It connects the motorway network around Faisalabad with the M-2 Motorway at Pindi Bhattian, and it carries both passenger cars and commercial traffic.
The same section is also due for widening. The Federal Minister for Communications has directed the National Highway Authority to widen the Pindi Bhattian to Faisalabad section from four lanes to six lanes by December 15, 2026, according to a PakWheels report on the project.
That widening work is separate from this diversion advisory, and the advisory does not link the two. Still, the timing shows why this stretch is under pressure. More lanes are planned because traffic on the route has grown, and drivers will need to expect road works and traffic changes on this corridor in the coming weeks.
What happens next
The diversion will remain in place until the Motorway Police issues a fresh advisory. Drivers should not assume the route has reopened simply because a few days have passed.
The Motorway Police usually updates its advisories when road conditions change. Until such an update appears, the Faisalabad Interchange exit and the Chiniot road remain the approved route for traffic heading towards Pindi Bhattian.
Frequently asked questions
Which traffic is affected by the M-4 motorway diversion?
Only traffic travelling towards Pindi Bhattian is affected. Traffic from Pindi Bhattian towards Faisalabad can still use the M-4.
Where do drivers leave the M-4?
Drivers heading towards Pindi Bhattian must leave the M-4 at Faisalabad Interchange, at kilometre 238.
Which road should drivers use instead?
Drivers should use the Chiniot to Pindi Bhattian Road, then re-enter the motorway at Pindi Bhattian Interchange to reach the M-2.
How long will the diversion last?
The advisory does not give an end date. Drivers should check for fresh Motorway Police updates before travelling.
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