Islamabad announces major traffic plan for Muharram 9 procession
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Islamabad Traffic Police issues a traffic plan for the central 9th Muharram procession, with road closures and diversions across key areas. According to traffic officials, the central procession will begin at 1:00pm from Imambargah Asna Ashri in G-6/2. Traffic diversions will be enforced from 7:00am and will remain in place until the procession concludes.
Officials said the procession will pass through G-6 Service Road, Sadar Road, Street No 33, Street No 40, Municipal Road, Melody Chowk, Shuhada Chowk, Aabpara Police Station, Polyclinic, and Luqman Hakeem Road before returning to Imambargah Asna Ashri.
Under the traffic plan, several major roads will remain closed during the procession. These include Fazal-e-Haq Road from Kulsum Plaza Chowk to China Chowk, Suhrawardy Road from Daman-e-Koh Chowk via the Blue Area Out Loop to 7th Avenue Chowk, Sadar Road from Iqbal Hall to Melody Chowk, Municipal Road from Lal Masjid to Shuhada Chowk and GPO Chowk, and Luqman Hakeem Road from Polyclinic to Iqbal Hall.
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Motorists travelling between Kulsum Plaza Chowk and China Chowk have been advised to use Jinnah Avenue as an alternative route. Commuters may also use Jinnah Avenue, Suhrawardy Road, and Margalla Road to avoid congestion in affected areas.
Residents travelling through Aabpara have been advised to use Suhrawardy Road, while Shaheed-e-Millat Road may also serve as an alternative route. The traffic police have requested that citizens cooperate with officials and follow the designated diversion plan to help maintain a smooth traffic flow throughout the procession.
Participants in the procession have also been instructed to park their vehicles and motorcycles only in designated parking areas to avoid disruption and ensure that security arrangements remain effective.
