Islamabad Traffic Police has announced traffic diversions on major roads to allow cricket teams to move through the federal capital.
Commuters have been advised to use alternative routes and allow an extra 20 to 25 minutes for their journeys to avoid delays.
Which roads will have traffic diversions?
According to the traffic advisory, diversions will be placed on Express Highway, Srinagar Highway, Murree Road and Club Road. The traffic arrangements will depend on the movement of the cricket teams.
On Srinagar Highway, traffic diversions will be in place at different points between Serena Chowk and Ninth Avenue.
Commuters can use Suhrawardy Road, the G-8 and G-9 service roads, Zero Point and Faisal Avenue as alternative routes. Those travelling towards Ninth Avenue should use the eastern service road.
Which alternative routes should commuters use?
People travelling to Islamabad from Korang have been advised to use Old Airport Road, Rawal Road, Murree Road in Rawalpindi, I.J.P. Road and Faquir Aipee Road.
If Korang Express Highway, Murree Road or Club Road is closed, commuters can use Lehtrar Road and Park Road to reach their destinations.
People leaving Islamabad should use Jinnah Avenue and Margalla Road. Meanwhile, those travelling to Islamabad from Bhara Kahu can use Bani Gala and Park Road.
The Rawalpindi Traffic Police also announced the latest traffic plan for commuters as some of the routes will remain closed due to the Pakistan and Sri Lanka matches.
Where will traffic be blocked? See alternate routes
When the teams travel, vehicles coming from Islamabad will be diverted from Faizabad towards the Expressway.
Traffic going from Rawalpindi to Islamabad will be diverted to alternative routes from three different points.
More than 315 traffic police officers and personnel will be on duty to keep traffic moving on the alternative routes. Three parking areas have also been set up for cricket fans.
Extra officers have also been deployed on alternative routes. A special traffic plan has been made to keep traffic moving.
