ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued an updated traffic advisory for the ongoing Tri-Nations Cricket Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, which will continue until 29 November, urging citizens to plan additional travel time due to team movements between Islamabad and the stadium. An ITP official told APP on Sunday that over 300 traffic officers have been deployed to manage traffic flow during match days, team departures, …
ITP issues traffic advisory for Tri-Nations series until 29 Nov; 300 officers deployed
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued an updated traffic advisory for the ongoing Tri-Nations Cricket Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, which will continue until 29 November, urging citizens to plan additional travel time due to team movements between Islamabad and the stadium.
An ITP official told APP on Sunday that over 300 traffic officers have been deployed to manage traffic flow during match days, team departures, and return movements. The advisory will remain in place until 29 November.
According to the plan, traffic on Expressway and Srinagar Highway may experience delays, especially during peak hours. Citizens are advised to add 15–20 minutes of additional time to their travel schedule.
Drone surveillance and digital monitoring are also being used to track congestion points in real time, enabling quick adjustments in deployment where required.
Alternative Routes
To avoid delays during team movement, ITP has advised motorists to use:
IJP Road
9th Avenue
Margalla Road
Service roads parallel to Expressway and Srinagar Highway (where applicable)
Public transport may be temporarily diverted during movement, depending on security requirements.
The ITP spokesperson said that the department is utilizing all available resources to ensure minimum inconvenience to commuters. Continuous traffic updates will be provided through Islamabad Police’s official social media platforms and FM 92.4.
Citizens have been requested to follow lane discipline, cooperate with traffic staff, and remain patient during temporary closures.
For emergencies, citizens may contact Pukar-15, while traffic-related assistance is available on the ITP helpline 1915.
