ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police have announced traffic diversions on the Express Highway and Srinagar Highway on Saturday, November 7, in connection with the movement of cricket teams in the federal capital.
According to a traffic advisory issued by Islamabad Police, diversions will be in place at various points on Srinagar Highway between Serena Chowk and Ninth Avenue. Traffic on Srinagar Highway will be diverted to Suhrawardy Road, while motorists can use the service roads in G-8 and G-9. Traffic from Zero Point and Faizabad should use Faisal Avenue, while motorists heading towards Ninth Avenue should take Service Road East.
Commuters travelling from Koral towards Islamabad have been advised to use the Old Airport Road, Rawal Road, Murree Road and I.J. Principal Road before taking Faqir Aipee Road.
In case of closure of Koral Expressway, Murree Road or Club Road, motorists should use Lehtrar Road and Park Road as alternative routes.
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The police have also advised motorists leaving Islamabad to use Jinnah Avenue and Margalla Road. Those travelling from Bhara Kahu towards the federal capital should take the Bani Gala and Park Road routes.
The advisory warned that traffic pressure on major roads is likely to increase during the diversions. Citizens have been advised to leave 20 to 25 minutes earlier than usual to avoid delays and plan their journeys accordingly.
