Islamabad traffic police issue advisory ahead of cricket teams’ movement

Islamabad Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions on the Expressway and Srinagar Highway on Tuesday, November 10, in connection with the movement of cricket teams.

According to an advisory issued by Islamabad Police, diversions will be placed at various points along Srinagar Highway, with commuters advised to use alternative routes to avoid congestion.

Traffic travelling on Srinagar Highway has been directed to use Suhrawardy Road, the G-8 and G-9 service roads, and Zero Point.

Vehicles heading towards Faizabad should use Faisal Avenue, while traffic travelling towards Ninth Avenue has been advised to take Service Road East.

Alternative routes for commuters

Commuters travelling to Islamabad from Korang should use the Old Airport Road, Rawal Road, Rawalpindi Murree Road, IJP Road and Faquir Aipi Road.

In case of closures on Korang Expressway, Murree Road and Club Road, motorists have been advised to use Lehtrar Road and Park Road as alternative routes.

People travelling to New Islamabad International Airport and Peshawar Road should use Jinnah Avenue and Margalla Road. Meanwhile, commuters travelling to Islamabad from Bhara Kahu have been advised to use Bani Gala and Park Road.

Citizens advised to allow extra travel time

Islamabad Chief Traffic Officer Kainat Azhar Khan warned that traffic congestion on major roads was likely during the diversions. She advised commuters to leave 20 to 25 minutes earlier than usual to reach their destinations on time.

Citizens can get further updates by tuning in to FM 92.4 or following Islamabad Police’s social media pages.