Travelling in Islamabad on Oct 24–25? Check These Diversions
News Desk
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has announced a traffic diversion plan for October 24 and 25, 2026, with several key roads in the federal capital set to remain completely closed, urging commuters to use alternative routes to avoid delays.
According to the traffic advisory, the roads connecting Rawal Dam Chowk to Kashmir Chowk and Serena Chowk to Kashmir Chowk will remain closed during the specified period.
The traffic police have advised motorists travelling from G-5, the Secretariat and Serena Hotel towards Rawalpindi to use Srinagar Highway and Ninth Avenue. Alternatively, commuters can take Srinagar Highway and Peshawar Road via Mehrabad. Another option is to take a U-turn at Lake View and proceed via Murree Road or Club Road.
Those travelling towards Rawal Dam Chowk, Park Road and Lehtrar Road have been advised to use Srinagar Highway, Seventh Avenue, Shakarparian Road, Tulip Hotel Road and Rawal Dam Road.
Commuters heading towards Murree and Bhara Kahu can use Faizabad, Faisal Avenue, Zero Point, the Srinagar Highway underpass, Jinnah Square and Konrayan Wala Chowk.
Meanwhile, motorists travelling from Rawalpindi towards Islamabad have been advised to use Ninth Avenue, Faqir Aipi Road and Srinagar Highway.
Those travelling from Park Road and Lehtrar Road towards Islamabad should use Tulip Hotel Road, Garden Avenue, Shakarparian Road and Seventh Avenue.
The ITP has warned that traffic flow on major roads will be affected during the implementation of the diversion plan and advised citizens to allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes for their journeys.
Traffic police personnel will remain deployed at key locations to guide commuters and facilitate the smooth flow of traffic.
The department said further traffic updates would be broadcast on ITP FM 92.4. Citizens have also been advised to follow Islamabad Police’s official social media platforms for the latest information.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad urged the public to cooperate with traffic personnel and follow the prescribed alternative routes to ensure safe and convenient travel.
