Police finalise traffic plan for Muharram processions today

Islamabad:In preparation for the 9 Muharram procession, Islamabad Police, under the orders of IG Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, has finalised a detailed security and traffic management plan.

The arrangements have been crafted under the supervision of DIG Islamabad Syed Ali Raza and Chief Traffic Officer Muhammad Sarfraz Virk. The significant 9 Muharram Al Haram procession will commence from Mian Imambargah in G-6/2, follow its designated route, and return to its starting point. To ensure the smooth flow of the procession, the traffic arrangements have been made.

The road from Fazal Haq Road, Polyclinic to Kulsoom Plaza, will be closed to general traffic. Citizens are advised to use Jinnah Avenue from Kulsoom Plaza to China Chowk instead. 7th Avenue will be off-limits for general traffic on both sides from Daman Koh Chowk to Chand Tara Chowk Blue Area out loop and from 7th Avenue Chowk Suhrawardy.

Alternative routes include Urban Alternate Road, Jinnah Avenue, Suhrawardy Road, and Margalla Road. Sadar Road will be closed between Iqbal Hall and Melody Chowk on both sides. Citizens can use Abpara Suhrawardy Road as an alternative. Municipal Road from Lal Masjid to Shuhada Chowk and GPO Chowk on both sides will be closed. Shaheed Millat Road can be used as an alternative route. Luqman Hakeem Road from Polyclinic to Iqbal Hall will be closed.

Jinnah Avenue will serve as an alternative route. To assist citizens, traffic police will be deployed at key points to guide and provide alternative routes. Citizens are urged to use alternate routes during the procession and cooperate with traffic police to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.