KARACHI – The traffic diversion plan has been prepared for the processions on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of Muharram in Karachi.
The main Muharram procession would start from Nishtar Park and follow its traditional route, ending at Husainia Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar.
Karachi Traffic Police said that the small or large vehicles would not be allowed to enter the procession route from Gurumandir Chowk; traffic would be diverted towards Bhadur Yar Jang Road and Soldier Bazaar.
During the procession, entry of all types of vehicles on M.A. Jinnah Road would be prohibited; only those vehicles with permits would be allowed to enter M.A. Jinnah Road.
Traffic police officials stated that vehicles with procession stickers would be allowed to enter from Shahrah-e-Quaideen and Society Light Signal. For security reasons, M.A. Jinnah Road would remain closed from Gurumandir to Tower during the procession.
Alternative traffic plan
According to the alternative traffic plan, people coming from Nazimabad could use Lasbela Chowk to Nishtar Road and Garden to reach their destination while those heading from Hassan Square to Peoples Chowrangi could use Kashmir Road via Shahrah-e-Quaideen and Jail Flyover to Nishtar Road.
Besides it, those going from Sharah-e-Faisal to Shahrah-e-Quaideen can turn towards Kashmir Road from Society Signal while those heading from Jamshed Road to M.A. Jinnah Road can go via Soldier Bazaar from Gurumandir.
The people going from Garden to M.A. Jinnah Road can use Gul Plaza and Coast Guard Road.
According to Karachi Traffic Police, no one would be allowed to park their vehicle on the procession route.
