ISLAMABAD: Authorities decided to close several routes towards Islamabad to maintain the law and order situation in the federal capital.
As the official sealed major road in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, roumors started floating on social media regarding the closure of Motorway M2 section.
Reacting to the roumors authorities said that all the entry points towards Islamabad from Lahore have been sealed.
Earlier, the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) announced a diversion plan for Friday, October 10, to manage security and congestion during a protest.
Restrictions take effect from 10:00am and will remain in place until the protest concludes.
Commuters are advised to avoid non-essential travel through affected corridors and follow posted detours.
Heavy vehicles
- From Lahore to Islamabad: Diverted from Islamabad Expressway toward Rawalpindi.
- From Peshawar to Islamabad: Rerouted via Srinagar Highway toward Chungi No. 26 (Rawalpindi side).
- From Murree: Directed toward Rawalpindi corridors.
- IJP Road: Closed to heavy traffic.
Light vehicles (preferred routes)
- Rawalpindi to Islamabad: Use Srinagar Highway, 9th Avenue, and linked city corridors; avoid IJP/Murree Road near the event zone.
- Islamabad to Rawalpindi: Use 9th Avenue → IJP Road (light vehicles only) and connecting corridors; avoid restricted segments.
- Faizabad/Murree Road users: Take Stadium Road and 6th Road, then connect to 9th Avenue/IJP.
- Zero Point / G-7–G-9 to Rawalpindi: Prefer Srinagar Highway or 9th Avenue.
- I-8 / I-9 / I-10 sectors: Use internal sector links to reach 9th Avenue/IJP; avoid event-adjacent approaches.
- Airport access: Prefer Islamabad Expressway.
- Peshawar Road to Islamabad: Take Golra Morr to Srinagar Highway (avoid IJP for heavy traffic).
Regulated segments & slow zones
Flows around CDA Interchange and 9th Avenue will be controlled; expect managed diversions near F-8 to F-10 and G-9 to G-11 corridors, especially around F-9/central routes. Follow on-ground police guidance.
For real time updates
Tune to ITP FM 92.4 for live traffic updates and monitor ITP’s official social channels.
