The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has unveiled a special traffic plan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit taking place in Islamabad from October 14 to 16, 2024. The plan aims to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimize congestion during this significant event.
Key Details of the Traffic Plan:
- Deployment of Personnel: Over 585 officers from the ITP will be stationed throughout the city to manage traffic and guide citizens to alternative routes.
- Road Closures:
- Millat Road to Kashmir Chowk and Dhokri Serena Hotel: Traffic will be closed on this route.
- Rawal Dam Chowk to Kashmir Chowk and Serena Malpur: This road will also be closed for the duration of the summit.
- Aabpara and Srinagar Highway to Serena: Traffic on these routes will be blocked.
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Suggested Alternative Routes:
- For Citizens from Murree and Bhara Kahu to Rawalpindi:
- Use Korang Road, turn left at Bani Gala, and proceed via Park Road to reach Rawal Dam Chowk and Faizabad.
- For Those Traveling from Faizabad to Bhara Kahu and Murree:
- Use Park Road, Bani Gala, and Korang Road as alternatives.
- For Traffic from Srinagar Highway to Murree and Bhara Kahu:
- Use Chand Tara Chowk, Pak China Centre, and Sports Complex, continuing via Murree Road, Park Road, Bani Gala, and Korang Road.
- Heavy Traffic from Peshawar to Lahore:
- Must use the Taxila motorway and Tarnol Railway crossing to reach the Fateh Jang motorway.
- Heavy Traffic from Lahore via GT Road to Islamabad and Rawalpindi:
- This traffic will be diverted to Chak Beli Road to reach Chakri motorway.
- Traffic from Sectors F-5, G-5, G-6, and Margalla Road Heading Towards Rawalpindi:
- Traffic will be diverted via 9th Avenue.
- Traffic from Faisal Avenue Heading Towards Zero Point:
- This traffic will also be redirected to 9th Avenue.
- Citizens Traveling from Bhara Kahu to Rawalpindi:
- Use Korang Road, Bani Gala, and Lehtrar Road.
- Traffic from Rawalpindi to Islamabad:
- Citizens will use 9th Avenue via Saddar and Murree Road.
- Traffic Between Zero Point, Faisal Avenue, and Koral Chowk (Using the Expressway):
- This route will be closed, with the service road used as an alternative.
- Colonel Sher Khan Road to Faizabad:
- Citizens should use 9th Avenue from the Stadium Road signal.
Additional Information:
- All types of heavy traffic will be restricted from entering Islamabad during the summit dates.
- Chief Traffic Officer Islamabad, Muhammad Sarfraz Virk, has urged citizens to cooperate with the traffic police and utilize the alternative routes provided.
- For real-time updates, citizens can tune into FM Radio 92.4 and follow the traffic updates on various social media channels throughout the event.
Citizens are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly and remain patient as the city prepares for this important summit.
