ITP announces traffic diversions for marathon on Jan 25

News Desk 

Islamabad:  The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Saturday announced a comprehensive traffic diversion plan in connection with a marathon race scheduled to be held from F-9 Park to D-Chowk via Jinnah Avenue on January 25, 2026, aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and public convenience in the federal capital.

An ITP official told APP that traffic diversions will remain in force from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm., advising motorists to strictly follow designated alternative routes to avoid inconvenience.

According to the official, the marathon will start from 12 Dari, F-9 Park, proceed via F-10 Gate and Jinnah Avenue, reach D-Chowk, and return along Jinnah Avenue.

The route will then turn right at Tayyab Erdogan Flyover onto Ninth Avenue, re-enter F-9 Park through its gate and conclude at 12 Dari via the internal side of the park.

He said the full marathon distance is 42 kilometres, while the half marathon covers 21 kilometres. During the event, Jinnah Avenue from F-9 Park to D-Chowk (DC Complex) will remain completely closed for single-side traffic.

Traffic diversions and alternative routes

Front of Devatson, F-10 Pakistan Chowk towards F-10 Roundabout:

Traffic will be diverted.

Alternative: E-11 Chowk, Margalla Road, Ninth Avenue, Tayyab Erdogan Flyover, Jinnah Avenue or Ibn-e-Sina Road.

F-10 Roundabout towards Centaurus Mall (Jinnah Avenue):

Traffic diversion in place.

Alternative: Ibn-e-Sina Road, Ninth Avenue towards Peshawar Mor Flyover, Faisal Avenue, Margalla Road.

F-10 Two Roundabout U-Turn:

Traffic diversion in place.

Alternative: Ibn-e-Sina Road, Ninth Avenue, Peshawar Mor Flyover, Faisal Avenue, Margalla Road.

G-10 Two Chowk towards F-10 Roundabout (Jinnah Avenue):

Traffic will be diverted.

Alternative: Ibn-e-Sina Road, Ninth Avenue, Peshawar Mor Flyover, Srinagar Highway, Faisal Avenue.

PARC Chowk towards Shaheen Chowk (Ninth Avenue):

Traffic diversion in place.

Alternative: Ibn-e-Sina Road, Faisal Avenue, Peshawar Mor Flyover via Srinagar Highway.

Shaheen Chowk towards Tayyab Erdogan Flyover (Ninth Avenue):

Traffic will be diverted.

Alternative: Margalla Road, Faisal Chowk, Faisal Avenue, F-8 Service Road, Nazimuddin Road, Kaghan Road.

Ninth Avenue U-Turn in front of F-9 Park Gate No. 4:

Traffic diversion in place.

Alternative: F-8 Service Road, Kohistan Road, Nazimuddin Road, Kaghan Road, Margalla Road.

F-8 Exchange towards Jinnah Avenue:

Traffic will be diverted.

Alternative: Johar Chowk, Nazimuddin Road, Kohistan Road, Kaghan Road, Faisal Avenue.

PIMS Loop towards Khayaban Loop:

Traffic diversion in place.

Alternative: Khayaban Underpass, Faisal Avenue, Ibn-e-Sina Road.

F-7 Corner Loop towards Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area:

Traffic will be diverted.

Alternative: Faisal Avenue, Khayaban Underpass, G-7 Two Loop, Fazl-e-Haq Road.

Ufone Tower, Saudi Pak Tower, Attock Pump and PSO Pump towards Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area:

Traffic diversions in place.

Alternative: Nazimuddin Road, Margalla Road, Faisal Avenue, Khayaban Underpass, G-7 Two Loop to Fazl-e-Haq Road.

Kulsoom Plaza, Nazimuddin Road towards Jinnah Avenue:

Traffic diversion in place.

Alternative: Kulsoom Plaza Underpass, Nazimuddin Road, Margalla Road, Faisal Avenue, Khayaban Underpass.

China Chowk (Jinnah Avenue / Nazimuddin Road):

Traffic will be diverted.

Alternative: China Chowk Underpass, Seventh Avenue, Fazl-e-Haq Road.

Nazimuddin Road T-Cross towards Express Chowk / D-Chowk:

Traffic diversion in place.

Alternative: Constitution Avenue, Nazimuddin Road, Margalla Road, Faisal Avenue, Khayaban Underpass.

Geo Chowk towards Express Chowk:

Traffic diversion in place.

Alternative: Fazl-e-Haq Road, Luqman Hakim Road.

D-Chowk towards Express Chowk:

Traffic diversion in place.

Alternative: Constitution Avenue, Abpara, Suharwardy Road, Srinagar Highway, Margalla Road.

The official said that ITP personnel will be deployed on all major routes to facilitate road users and ensure effective traffic management throughout the event.

Citizens have been advised to plan their journeys in advance, use the designated alternative routes and cooperate with traffic officers on duty. For updates or assistance, road users may contact the ITP traffic helpline 1915 or the emergency helpline Pucar-15.