Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Tuesday issued an alternate traffic plan following the arrival of foreign delegations and announced that the entry of all types of heavy vehicles into the federal capital from any direction would remain suspended until further orders.
ITP issues alternate traffic plan as heavy vehicles barred, foreign delegations arrive
ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP):Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Tuesday issued an alternate traffic plan following the arrival of foreign delegations and announced that the entry of all types of heavy vehicles into the federal capital from any direction would remain suspended until further orders.
An ITP official told APP that all entry points to the Red Zone, except those from Marriott and Margalla Road, would remain completely closed for all types of traffic, while special traffic arrangements and diversions had been put in place on major roads across the capital.
The official said traffic diversions would remain in effect on the Expressway from Koral to Faizabad, Murree Road and Club Road, while Srinagar Highway from Zero Point to Dhokri Chowk would remain completely closed for traffic movement.
According to the alternate traffic plan, traffic travelling between Faisal Avenue and Zero Point would be diverted towards 9th Avenue.
In case of closure between Zero Point and Koral Chowk, commuters may use Srinagar Highway, 9th Avenue, Stadium Road, Murree Road, Chandni Chowk and Rawal Road to reach Koral and adjoining areas.
The official said traffic from Park Road would be diverted towards Tramri Chowk if Club Road remains closed.
Citizens travelling between Bhara Kahu and Rawalpindi have been advised to use Korang Road, Bani Gala and Lehtrar Road as alternate routes.
Similarly, motorists travelling between Rawalpindi Saddar and Islamabad may use Colonel Sher Khan Road, Fakhr-e-Alam Road or 9th Avenue to avoid delays.
The official said heavy traffic travelling from Peshawar to Lahore via GT Road should use Taxila, Motorway, Chakri Interchange, Chak Beli Road and Rawat GT Road, while heavy vehicles travelling from Lahore to Peshawar should use Rawat GT Road, Chak Beli Road, Chakri Interchange, Motorway and Taxila.
Citizens were advised to plan their travel in advance and follow the alternate traffic plan to avoid inconvenience during the movement of foreign delegations.
For further information and real-time traffic updates, commuters may follow the Islamabad Traffic Police WhatsApp Channel, Islamabad Police social media platforms and tune in to ITP FM 92.4, the official added.
