The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has announced a special traffic and diversion plan for the 8th Muharram procession scheduled for Friday, aimed at ensuring the safety of participants and maintaining traffic flow across the city.
According to an official statement shared with APP, the main procession will begin at Jamia Al-Murtaza in G-9/4 and pass through Rohtas Road, Tufail Niazi Road, Shan-ul-Haq Road in G-9/1, and the Police Quarters Service Road. It will conclude at House No. 14 near Jamia Al-Sadiq in G-9/2.
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During the procession, Rohtas Road (Police Quarter Turn), Tufail Niazi Road (G-10 side), and Khurram Road will be closed to general traffic. To avoid inconvenience, Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Captain (R) Syed Zeeshan Haider advised the public to use alternative routes such as Neelum Road, 9th Avenue, Jinnah Avenue, and Srinagar Highway.
CTO Zeeshan further recommended Margalla Road and the 7th Avenue Loop as additional options for detour. He urged citizens to avoid illegal parking near the procession route and to only use designated parking areas.
The ITP will be present throughout the procession route to guide the public and ensure safe and organized movement during the event.
