Key Takeaways
- Islamabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory for October 27.
- Diversions will affect several major roads during the Kashmir Day Walk.
- Citizens are advised to use alternative routes to avoid congestion.
Islamabad Traffic Police have announced a detailed traffic diversion plan for the Kashmir Day Walk scheduled for October 27, 2026. The diversions will begin at 7 AM and continue until the event concludes.
The traffic police have identified several key areas where traffic flow will be affected. On Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, traffic will be diverted from the Secretariat to France Turn, with commuters advised to use Margalla Road as an alternative route.
Similarly, traffic will be diverted from Dhoke Dhokri Chowk near Serena Hotel to France Turn. Citizens are encouraged to use Embassy Road and Ataturk Road to reach their destinations.
Diversions will also be in place from Shams Picket to Radio Pakistan. Motorists have been advised to use Bari Imam and Third Avenue as alternative routes. Traffic travelling from FBR Chowk and Waheed Shaheed Chowk towards the Secretariat will also face diversions.
The traffic police have recommended Margalla Road for commuters travelling through this area. In addition, traffic will be diverted from NADRA Headquarters to Radio Pakistan Chowk. Citizens are urged to use Jinnah Avenue and Margalla Road to avoid the affected route.
To ensure smooth traffic flow during the event, the traffic police have prepared a special parking plan for participants. They have urged citizens to follow traffic police instructions and use the designated alternative routes.
The Kashmir Day Walk is an annual event that commemorates the connection between Pakistan and Kashmir. This year, the event is expected to attract a large number of participants and spectators.
The traffic advisory is aimed at minimizing disruption and ensuring the safety of all road users. The police have emphasized the importance of following their instructions to avoid congestion and delays.
