Islamabad issues traffic diversion plan for Faizabad

Entry of heavy traffic into Islamabad remains suspended

ISLAMABAD:

The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued a special diversion plan to manage traffic around Faizabad amid ongoing law and order arrangements.

Citizens have been advised to use alternate routes to avoid congestion. An ITP spokesperson on Friday said the entry of all types of heavy traffic into Islamabad will remain suspended until further notice, while light traffic has been diverted at multiple points.

Diversions include: Rawal Dam Chowk: Traffic heading towards Faizabad from both sides will be diverted. Vehicles from Bhara Kahu, Murree, and Islamabad bound for Rawalpindi should use Park Road, Captain Naeem Tufail Shaheed Chowk (Tramri), Lehtrar Road, Khanna, and Expressway.

Airport-bound vehicles should take Kashmir Chowk and Srinagar Highway.

Garden Flyover: Traffic towards Faizabad from both sides will be diverted. Residents of I-8 should use Zero Point, Srinagar Highway, Club Road, and Park Road. Khanna Pull (Expressway):

Both sides towards Faizabad will be diverted. Traffic from Koral should use Lehtrar Road, Tramri Chowk, Park Road, and Rawal Dam Chowk.

Ninth Avenue / IJP Road: Traffic towards Faizabad from both sides will be diverted. Vehicles from IJP Road should use Gohar Shaheed Chowk (Gandum Godown), Faqir Aipee Road, and Srinagar Highway, or CDA Double Road via I-10 Service Road to Ninth Avenue and Srinagar Highway. Zero Point (Expressway / Faisal Avenue): Traffic from Zero Point towards Faizabad and Faisal Avenue will be diverted.