Islamabad Police shared security and traffic management plan for the Muharram 9 procession in the capital city. The key procession will start from Mian Imambargah in G/6-2, follow its designated route, and return to its starting point.
Islamabad Traffic Plan for Muharram 9
To facilitate the procession, Fazal Haq Road from Polyclinic to Kulsoom Plaza will be closed to traffic. Commuters are told to use Jinnah Avenue from Kulsoom Plaza to China Chowk instead. Seventh Avenue will also be closed on both sides from Daman Koh Chowk to Chand Tara Chowk Blue Area Out Loop and from Seventh Avenue Chowk Suhrawardy.
Alternative routes include Urban Alternate Road, Jinnah Avenue, Suhrawardy Road, and Margalla Road. Sadar Road will be closed between Iqbal Hall and Melody Chowk on both sides. Abpara Suhrawardy Road can be used as an alternative.
Municipal Road from Lal Masjid to Shahada Chowk and GPO Chowk on both sides will be closed, with Shaheed Millat Road suggested as an alternative route. Luqman Hakeem Road from Polyclinic to Iqbal Hall will be closed, with Jinnah Avenue available as an alternative route.
Traffic police will be stationed at key points to guide commuters and ensure smooth traffic flow. They urge citizens to cooperate and use alternate routes during the procession.
