Traffic plan issued for Youm-e-Ali (RA) processions

RAWALPINDI: The City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi have announced a comprehensive traffic diversion plan for Youm-e-Shahadat Hazrat Ali (AS).

Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes, as several roads will be closed for all vehicular traffic during procession hours.

To ensure the safety of mourners and the smooth passage of the main procession, a strict ban has been imposed on parking vehicles and handcarts along the procession route and near Imambargahs, as per the traffic plan for Youm-e-Ali.

According to CPO Syed Khalid Hamdani, more than 3,500 police officers will be deployed across the city for security, while over 100 traffic officers will be on duty to regulate the traffic flow.

Foolproof security arrangements have been put in place, including walk-through gates, metal detectors, and body searches for all participants before they join the procession. Snipers will be stationed on rooftops, and streets and alleys along the route will be sealed to prevent any security threats.

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In addition, special security checks will be conducted at the city’s entry and exit points, while senior officers will remain in the field to monitor security measures and guide officials.

KARACHI TRAFFIC PLAN

Meanwhile, the Karachi Traffic Police have issued a diversion plan to manage traffic for the Youm-e-Ali (RA) procession, which will begin at 4 PM.

The procession will start from Tibet Centre and conclude at Soldier Bazar, leading to road closures in key areas.

MA Jinnah Road will be closed from Tibet Centre to Guru Mandir, along with adjoining streets.

Shahrah-e-Qaideen will be blocked from Khudadad signal, though the Khudadad to Saddar bridge will remain open.

Motorists travelling towards Tower via Bahadur Yar Jang Road should use Soldier Bazar No.1 Signal, Coast Guard, and Anklesaria Hospital Signal as alternate routes.

Those heading from Shahrah-e-Qaideen to Naumaish Chowrangi or MA Jinnah Road should divert via Ayesha Aziz Chowrangi to PP Chowrangi.

Commuters from Society Light Signal are advised to take Khudadad Colony Bridge to Empress Market.

Traffic from Fresco to Naumaish Chowrangi should use Eidgah Chowk via Jubilee and Nishtar Road or the route from Tibet Centre to Regal Chowk.

Vehicles travelling from Fawara Chowk to Garden Nishtar Road should proceed via Abdullah Haroon Road.

From Paradise Signal, drivers can either go left towards Passport Office or right towards Empress Market.

Travellers from Garden Baghicha to Aga Khan III Road are advised to take the Anklesaria to Gul Plaza and Tibet Chowk route.

Authorities have urged the public to follow the designated routes and cooperate with traffic police for a smooth traffic flow.