Traffic plan announced for 9 Muharram procession in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Following the directions of IG Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the Islamabad Police has finalized comprehensive security and traffic management plan for the 9 Muharram procession.

Under the supervision of DIG Islamabad Syed Ali Raza and Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Muhammad Sarfraz Virk, special arrangements have been made for the day.

The main procession of 9 Muharram will commence from G-6/2 Imambargah which following its designated route will return to its starting point.

Traffic arrangements have been made to ensure the smooth flow of the procession.

The Fazal Haq Road will be closed for general traffic from Polyclinic to Kulsoom Plaza.

Citizens are advised to use Jinnah Avenue from Kulsoom Plaza to China Chowk instead.

The 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.

Saddar 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.

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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.