Islamabad Traffic Police has issued a traffic diversion plan announcing the complete closure of the main road from Rawal Dam Chowk to Kashmir Chowk from October 16 until further notice.
Commuters have been advised to use alternative routes to avoid inconvenience during the closure. Traffic flow on several roads may also be affected during the diversion period.
Alternative Routes for Commuters
Citizens travelling from the Secretariat and Serena Hotel towards Rawalpindi can use Srinagar Highway, Ninth Avenue or Peshawar Road. Murree Road and Club Road will also be available as alternative routes.
People travelling towards Rawal Dam Chowk, Park Road and Lehtrar Road have been advised to use Srinagar Highway, Seventh Avenue, Shakarparian Road, Tulip Hotel Road and Rawal Dam Road.
Routes for Murree and Bhara Kahu
Commuters travelling towards Murree and Bhara Kahu can use Faizabad, Faisal Avenue and Zero Point.
Another option for those heading towards Bhara Kahu and Murree is to travel through the Jinnah Square Underpass and Konrayan Wala Chowk.
Routes from Rawalpindi to Islamabad
People travelling from Rawalpindi towards Islamabad have been advised to use Ninth Avenue, Faquir Aipi Road and Srinagar Highway.
Meanwhile, commuters approaching from Park Road and Lehtrar Road can use Tulip Hotel Road, Garden Avenue, Shakarparian Road and Seventh Avenue.
Traffic Police to Assist Commuters
Islamabad Traffic Police has warned that traffic movement on various roads may be affected during the diversion period.
According to the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO), traffic police personnel will be deployed at different locations to guide commuters and facilitate their journeys.
The department said all possible measures would be taken to ensure safe and convenient travel during the road closure.