Major roads closed in Islamabad by ITP

The government of Pakistan has closed major roads in Islamabad. Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has closed the road between Rawal Dam Chowk and Kashmir Chowk from 15 October until further notice, advising motorists to use alternative routes. The closure is expected to affect commuters travelling between Islamabad and Rawalpindi, as well as those heading towards Park Road, Lehtrar Road, Murree and Bhara Kahu. Traffic police have advised motorists travelling from G-5, the Secretariat and Serena Hotel towards Rawalpindi to use Srinagar Highway and Ninth Avenue. An alternative route is Srinagar Highway, Mehrabad and Peshawar Road. Those travelling towards Rawal Dam Chowk, Park Road and Lehtrar Road can use Srinagar Highway, Seventh Avenue, Shakarparian Road, Tulip Hotel and Rawal Dam Road. Motorists heading towards Murree and Bhara Kahu have been advised to travel via Faizabad, Faisal Avenue, Zero Point, Srinagar Highway and Jinnah Square Underpass. People entering Islamabad from Rawalpindi should use Ninth Avenue, Faqir Aipee Road and Srinagar Highway. Meanwhile, motorists travelling from Park Road and Lehtrar Road towards Islamabad can take Tulip Hotel Road, Garden Avenue, Shakarparian Road and Seventh Avenue. Islamabad Traffic Police has warned that congestion is likely on alternative routes and advised commuters to leave home 20 to 25 minutes earlier than usual. Traffic officers will be deployed to help manage traffic and guide motorists during the closure. Updates will also be shared through the traffic police's FM 92.4 radio service and its social media channels. Motorists have been advised to follow traffic instructions and plan their journeys in advance to minimise delays.