ISLAMABAD – Authorities have announced traffic diversions on several major roads in capital city of Islamabad on November 7, 2026, to facilitate the movement of cricket teams.
According to the traffic advisory, diversions will be implemented at various points along the Express Highway and Srinagar Highway, potentially causing traffic congestion and delays for commuters.
On Srinagar Highway, traffic diversions will be enforced at different locations between Serena Chowk and Ninth Avenue.
Motorists travelling along Srinagar Highway have been advised to use Suhrawardy Road, while commuters from G-8 and G-9 should use their respective service roads.
Traffic heading towards Zero Point and Faizabad has been directed to use Faisal Avenue, while motorists travelling towards Ninth Avenue should take Service Road East.
Commuters travelling from Korang towards Islamabad have been advised to use the Old Airport route, Rawal Road, Rawalpindi-Murree Road, I.J.P. Road and Faqir Aipi Road as alternative routes.
In case of closures along Korang Expressway, Murree Road or Club Road, motorists can use Lehtrar Road and Park Road to reach their destinations.
Meanwhile, people travelling out of Islamabad have been advised to use Jinnah Avenue and Margalla Road.
Residents coming from Bhara Kahu towards Islamabad have been asked to take the route through Bani Gala and Park Road.
The traffic advisory warns that road diversions may increase traffic pressure on several major arteries of the capital.
Citizens have been advised to leave their homes 20 to 25 minutes earlier than usual to avoid inconvenience and reach their destinations on time.
