Islamabad: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Friday issued a traffic advisory, announcing diversions at different points on Islamabad Expressway, Srinagar Highway, Murree Road and Club Road due to the movement of cricket teams in the federal capital.
An ITP official told reporter that traffic diversions would be placed at different locations during the teams’ movement. Motorists were advised to use alternative routes and allow an extra 20 to 25 minutes for their journeys to avoid delays.
Srinagar Highway: Traffic diversions will be placed at different points between Serena Chowk and Ninth Avenue. Motorists using Srinagar Highway can take Suhrawardy Road, G-8 Service Road and G-9 Service Road as alternative routes. Traffic towards Faizabad can use Faisal Avenue via Zero Point, while motorists from Ninth Avenue can use Service Road East.
Koral to Islamabad: Motorists travelling from Koral towards Islamabad can use Old Airport Road, Rawal Road, Rawalpindi Murree Road, I.J. Principal Road and Faqir Aipee Road.
Islamabad Expressway, Murree Road and Club Road: In case of road closures near Koral on Islamabad Expressway, Murree Road or Club Road, motorists can use Lehtrar Road and Park Road as alternative routes.
Travelling Out of Islamabad: Motorists leaving Islamabad can use Jinnah Avenue and Margalla Road.
Bhara Kahu to Islamabad: Motorists coming from Bhara Kahu towards Islamabad can use Bani Gala and Park Road.
The official said traffic pressure was likely to increase on major roads during the diversions and advised citizens to leave 20 to 25 minutes earlier than usual.
He said ITP officers would remain deployed at different locations to guide motorists and help maintain smooth traffic flow.
Citizens were also advised to follow the official social media pages of Islamabad Police for the latest traffic updates.