LAHORE – Traffic arrangements have been finalised for the concluding prayer of the Raiwind Tableeghi Ijtema 2026, with major roads leading to Raiwind set to remain closed to traffic during the scheduled period.
According to Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Abdul Rahim Sherazi, all major routes leading to Raiwind will remain closed from 6am to 1pm tomorrow. Traffic movement towards Raiwind City and the congregation venue will also be suspended during these hours.
Under the traffic plan, one-way traffic arrangements will be introduced on both sides of the roads between Pajian Mor, Qazalbash Chowk and Thokar Niaz Baig. Similar restrictions will apply from Bhobtian Chowk to Mohlanwal.
One-way traffic will also operate on Sunder Road, Manga Road, Kot Radha Kishan Road and Soye Asal Road to facilitate the movement of participants.
Traffic police have further announced that vehicles will not be allowed to exit the motorway or Ring Road towards Raiwind during the dispersal of participants. Road crossings will also be prohibited at various points along Raiwind, Manga, Sunder and Mohlanwal roads.
List of Roads Affected by Raiwind Ijtema Traffic Plan
The following roads will face closures, diversions or one-way traffic arrangements during the concluding prayer:
Raiwind Road – Major routes leading to Raiwind will remain closed.
Raiwind City roads – Traffic movement towards the city and congregation venue will be suspended.
Pajian Mor to Qazalbash Chowk – One-way traffic arrangements.
Qazalbash Chowk to Thokar Niaz Baig – One-way traffic on both sides.
Bhobtian Chowk to Mohlanwal – One-way traffic arrangements.
Sunder Road – One-way traffic.
Manga Road – One-way traffic.
Kot Radha Kishan Road – One-way traffic.
Soye Asal Road – One-way traffic.
Motorway and Ring Road exits towards Raiwind – No access towards Raiwind during the dispersal of participants.
CTO Sherazi said the departure of participants would take place in phases. Motorcycle and rickshaw parking areas will be cleared first, followed by car and van stands, while bus and truck parking areas will be cleared in the final phase.
Additional traffic wardens and office staff have been deployed to manage traffic and facilitate commuters.
The CTO said all affected roads would be reopened once traffic pressure subsided.
Lahore police have advised citizens to avoid travelling on Raiwind Road between 6am and 1pm tomorrow and use alternative routes to prevent inconvenience.
