Islamabad Traffic Advisory: Diversion Routes Set for Diplomatic Summit

 

ISLAMABAD: To accommodate arriving foreign dignitaries for the high-stakes US-Iran "Islamabad Talks," the capital’s traffic police have released an extensive movement plan, as reported by ARY News. To bolster security, heavy transport is prohibited from entering the city on April 11 and 12.

Major Highway & Intercity Revisions

• Peshawar to Rawalpindi: Travelers on GT Road are directed to use the Taxila Motorway.

• Lahore to Peshawar: Commuters should bypass the city via Rawat, Chak Beli, Chakri, and the Taxila Motorway.

• Peshawar to Lahore: Recommended route is via Tarnol Phatak, utilizing the Taxila and Fateh Jang Motorways.

• Heavy Traffic (Lahore Inbound): Use Chak Beli Road and the Chakri Motorway for access to Rawalpindi/Islamabad.

Urban Traffic & Sector Navigation

• Red Zone & Surrounding Sectors: Residents of G-5, F-6, and F-7 should utilize Margalla Road. Those in G-6 and G-7 are advised to navigate via Ninth Avenue.

• Zero Point & Faisal Avenue: Southbound traffic from Faisal Avenue will be redirected to Ninth Avenue.

• Colonel Sher Khan Road: Vehicles heading toward Faisal Avenue should detour through Stadium Road via the Ninth Avenue intersection.

Rawalpindi & Suburban Connectivity

• Bhara Kahu to Rawalpindi: Suggested detours include Korang Road, Bani Gala, Lehtrar Road, and GT Road.

• Rawalpindi to Islamabad: Motorists are encouraged to use Ninth Avenue via Saddar.

This strategic diversion plan aims to maintain public mobility while meeting the rigorous security demands and increased motorcade activity expected during these high-profile diplomatic sessions.