Islamabad CTO finalises traffic plan for procession

Islamabad : Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad, Muhammad Sarfraz Virk, has finalized the traffic arrangements for the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (AS) processions in the federal capital.

According to the special traffic plan, the main procession for the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (AS) will commence from Imambargah G-6/2 Asna Ashari, follow its designated routes, and then conclude. More than 500 officers of the Islamabad Traffic Police will be on duty to ensure smooth traffic flow and manage the procession professionally. Participants of the procession are instructed to park their vehicles in designated parking areas, while alternative routes have been arranged for the convenience of the citizens.

During the procession, Fazal Haq Road from Polyclinic to Kulsoom Plaza will remain closed to general traffic. Citizens are advised to use Jinnah Avenue from Kulsoom Plaza to China Chowk as an alternative route. Additionally, both sides of 7th Avenue, from Daman-e-Koh Chowk to Chand Tara Chowk Blue Area out-loop to 7th Avenue Chowk Suhrawardy, will also be closed to general traffic. Alternative routes such as Jinnah Avenue, Suhrawardy Road, and Margalla Road are recommended for citizens to avoid traffic disruptions. Similarly, both sides of the road from Iqbal Hall to Melody Chowk will be closed to traffic, and citizens can use Aabpara Suhrawardy Road as an alternative.

Municipal Road from Lal Masjid to Shuhada Chowk and GPO Chowk will remain closed on both sides, with Shaheed Millat Road suggested as an alternative route. Lukman Hakim Road from Polyclinic to Iqbal Hall will also be closed, and citizens are encouraged to use Jinnah Avenue instead.

Traffic police will be stationed at key points to guide citizens on alternative routes wherever roads are closed. CTO Islamabad has appealed to citizens to cooperate with the traffic police and use alternative routes during the procession. He also assured that citizens will be kept informed of the situation through FM Radio 92.4 and other social media channels.