ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP):Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Wednesday issued a traffic advisory announcing temporary diversions on the Islamabad Expressway, Srinagar Highway and other major roads during the movement of cricket teams in the federal capital, advising motorists to use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion.
An ITP official told APP that traffic diversions would be introduced at different points to facilitate the movement of cricket teams, while traffic police personnel would remain deployed to guide motorists.
Srinagar Highway: The official said traffic diversions would be introduced at different points between Serena Chowk and Ninth Avenue. Motorists travelling along Srinagar Highway could use Suhrawardy Road, G-8 Service Road, G-9 Service Road and Zero Point as alternative routes.
Faizabad: Motorists heading towards Faizabad were advised to use Faisal Avenue to avoid possible traffic congestion.
Ninth Avenue: Citizens travelling towards Ninth Avenue could use Service Road East as an alternative route.
Koral to Islamabad: Motorists entering Islamabad from Koral were advised to use Old Airport Road, Rawal Road, Rawalpindi Murree Road, IJP Road and Faqir Aipee Road.
Expressway, Murree Road and Club Road: In case of road closures near Koral on the Islamabad Expressway, Murree Road or Club Road, motorists could use Lehtrar Road and Park Road as alternative routes.
Traffic Leaving Islamabad: Citizens travelling out of the federal capital were advised to use Jinnah Avenue and Margalla Road.
Bhara Kahu to Islamabad: Motorists entering Islamabad from Bhara Kahu could use Bani Gala and Park Road.
The official said traffic pressure was expected to increase on major roads during the diversions and advised citizens to allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes for their journeys.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
