Lahore Traffic Police has issued a traffic plan for the first phase of the annual Raiwind Tablighi Ijtema 2026.
The plan includes entry routes, parking areas and traffic diversions to help participants reach the venue and avoid congestion.
When will this traffic plan be applicable?
According to the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore, the first phase will take place from November 5 to 8.
The second phase is scheduled for November 12 to 15. The concluding prayers will be held on November 8 and 15.
Which routes can travellers use?
Traffic police have selected seven entry routes for participants. These include Raiwind Road, Sunder Road and Manga Road. Authorities will also set up 10 diversion points to control traffic around the venue.
Participants travelling from Gujranwala via GT Road will reach Raiwind through Kala Shah Kaku Interchange using the motorway. Those coming from Faisalabad and Sheikhupura will use the Faizpur Interchange.
People travelling from Okara will be directed to the venue through NFC Interchange, Ring Road and Rai Road.
What are the parking arrangements?
Special parking areas will be available for participants. These facilities will have space for 2,800 heavy vehicles, 5,400 cars and 10,000 motorcycles.
How many traffic officials will be deployed?
Lahore Traffic Police will deploy 1,103 officers and personnel to manage traffic during the gathering.
The team will include seven DSPs, 203 inspectors and senior traffic wardens, along with 866 traffic wardens and traffic assistants.
Moreover, 15 vehicle lifters and nine breakdown vehicles will remain on duty to deal with traffic problems and vehicle breakdowns.
Traffic police have advised participants to use the designated routes and follow the instructions of traffic officials to ensure smooth movement during both phases of the gathering.
Lahore traffic police initiate legal action
Lahore traffic police have begun legal proceedings against motorists over unpaid e-challans.
The authorities are taking legal action against all those who have failed to pay digital traffic fines, warning that court summons will be issued to those who ignore payment notices for 10 days.
Officials said motorists who do not clear their outstanding fines despite receiving notices will face legal action.
Traffic wardens are also assisting judicial authorities at courts across the city to help recover unpaid penalties.
Under the existing procedure, traffic fines double if they remain unpaid for more than 10 days. Unsettled challans are then referred to courts for further proceedings.
