Key Takeaways
- Islamabad Traffic Police have announced diversions on major roads.
- Diversions will affect Srinagar Highway, Koral Expressway, and Murree Road.
- Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
The Islamabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory for October 8, warning motorists of planned diversions on major roads due to the movement of foreign delegations.
Diversions will be implemented at various locations along the Srinagar Highway between the Red Zone and Koral, with alternative routes suggested for different directions of travel.
Motorists traveling on Srinagar Highway can use Suhrawardy Road, the G-8 service road, and Ninth Avenue as alternative routes, while those traveling from Zero Point toward Koral should use Ninth Avenue.
Citizens traveling from Koral toward Islamabad are advised to use Old Airport Road, Rawal Road, Rawalpindi-Murree Road, IJP Road, and Faqir Aipee Road.
In the event of diversions on Koral Expressway, Murree Road, or Club Road, motorists can use Lehtrar Road and Park Road as alternative routes.
The Islamabad Traffic Police have warned that the diversions may increase traffic pressure on several roads and advised motorists to allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes for their journeys.
Citizens traveling out of Islamabad can use Jinnah Avenue and Margalla Road, while those traveling from Barakahu toward Islamabad can use Banigala and Park Road.
The advisory comes as a result of the movement of foreign delegations, which is expected to impact traffic flow on major roads in the city.
