The Islamabad police have outlined their traffic management plan for the Muharram 9 processions in the capital city today, under the supervision of IG Islamabad Ali Nasir Rizvi, DIG Islamabad Syed Ali Raza, and Chief Traffic Officer Muhammad Sarfraz Virk. The main procession will begin from Mian Imambargah in G/6-2, follow its designated route, and conclude at its starting point. To accommodate the procession, the following road closures and alternative routes have been established:
- 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.
- 7th Avenue will be closed on both sides from Daman Koh Chowk to Chand Tara Chowk, and from Blue Area out loop to 7th Avenue Chowk Suhrawardy. Commuters can use Urban Alternate Road, Jinnah Avenue, Suhrawardy Road, and Margalla Road as alternative routes.
- Sadar Road will be closed between Iqbal Hall and Melody Chowk on both sides. Abpara Suhrawardy Road can be used as an alternative route.
- Municipal Road from Lal Masjid to Shahada Chowk and GPO Chowk will also be closed. Shaheed Millat Road is recommended as an alternative route.
- Luqman Hakeem Road from Polyclinic to Iqbal Hall will be closed, with Jinnah Avenue available as an alternative route.
These arrangements aim to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety during the Muharram 9 processions in Islamabad.
