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.