M-16 recovery between Palai and Chakdara
Broken down on the M-16 between Palai Interchange and Chakdara Interchange? We recover cars along this stretch of about 19 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 19 km between exits
- Near Dargai and Chakdara
- Both carriageways, 24/7
- Fixed quote before dispatch
The two ends of this stretch
- 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.
- Chakdara InterchangeRoughly km 81, near ChakdaraTraffic often backs up here at holiday times, so wait well clear of the queue if the car stops near the toll plaza.
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 Palai and Chakdara?
About 19 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.