M-16 recovery between Katlang and Palai
Broken down on the M-16 between Katlang (Babuzai) Interchange and Palai Interchange? We recover cars along this stretch of about 10 km in both directions, 24/7. Get behind the barrier, note your direction and nearest km marker, and call or WhatsApp us for a fixed quote.
- About 10 km between exits
- Near Katlang and Dargai
- Both carriageways, 24/7
- Fixed quote before dispatch
The two ends of this stretch
- Katlang (Babuzai) InterchangeRoughly km 51, near KatlangThe climb begins after this exit, so check the temperature gauge and leave here if the car is already running hot.
- Palai InterchangeRoughly km 62, near DargaiThe hill section beyond Palai has long grades, so use a low gear downhill and stop early if the brakes start to smell.
If you stop on this stretch
- Pull as far onto the hard shoulder as you can and switch on hazard lights.
- Everyone out on the side away from traffic, behind the barrier.
- Note your direction (towards Chakdara or Karnal Sher Khan Interchange (M-1)) and the nearest km marker.
- Call the Motorway Police helpline 130 if you're blocking a lane or anyone is hurt.
- Between Palai and Chakdara the motorway climbs and descends through the Malakand hills. Use a low gear going down and watch the temperature gauge going up, especially in a loaded car.
- Traffic to and from Swat can bunch up near the Chakdara end at holiday times. Leave a long gap and be ready for slow traffic as you approach the end of the motorway.
Neighbouring stretches of the M-16
Questions
How long is the M-16 between Katlang and Palai?
About 10 km. Tell us roughly how far you are from either end, or read the nearest km marker.
Which direction should I say I'm travelling?
Say whether you're heading towards Chakdara or towards Karnal Sher Khan Interchange (M-1). On a divided motorway we need the correct carriageway.
Can you fix the car here instead of towing it?
Often, yes: flat batteries, punctures and empty tanks are fixed at the roadside. Otherwise we recover it on a flatbed.
Stuck on the M-16? Call us.
Any city, any motorway, any hour. Send your location and we'll send a truck.