Traffic police in Islamabad have set up detours on the Expressway and Srinagar Highway on Tuesday, November 10, to accommodate the travel of cricket teams. An advisory from Islamabad Police says diversions will be placed at several points along Srinagar Highway, and motorists are being asked to choose other roads to steer clear of congestion.
Detours for Srinagar Highway and nearby roads
Traffic on Srinagar Highway has been redirected onto Suhrawardy Road, the G-8 and G-9 service lanes, and Zero Point. Those heading towards Faizabad should take Faisal Avenue, while drivers bound for Ninth Avenue have been told to use Service Road East.
Alternative routes for Korang, airport and Bhara Kahu travellers
Commuters coming to Islamabad from Korang are advised to use Old Airport Road, Rawal Road, Rawalpindi Murree Road, IJP Road and Faquir Aipi Road. If Korang Expressway, Murree Road or Club Road are closed, motorists should switch to Lehtrar Road and Park Road.
Those going to New Islamabad International Airport or Peshawar Road should use Jinnah Avenue and Margalla Road, while people travelling from Bhara Kahu have been asked to take Bani Gala and Park Road.
Chief traffic officer urges extra travel time
Islamabad Chief Traffic Officer Kainat Azhar Khan warned that heavy congestion on major roads was likely during the diversions. She advised commuters to leave 20 to 25 minutes earlier than usual to reach their destinations on time.
Further updates can be obtained by tuning in to FM 92.4 or following the social media pages of Islamabad Police.
