Islamabad Issues Traffic Plan As Many Busy Roads Closed Ahead of US-Iran Talks

The Islamabad Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory announcing widespread road closures and alternate routes ahead of expected diplomatic activity related to the US-Iran talks in the capital.

According to the traffic plan, the Red Zone and Extended Red Zone will remain completely closed for all types of traffic.

The Islamabad Expressway from Korang to Zero Point has also been shut, while Kashmir Highway may face intermittent closures depending on security requirements.

Heavy traffic entering the capital from any direction has been strictly banned.

Commuters and transport operators have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel to Islamabad during this period to prevent delays and inconvenience.

Under the alternative traffic arrangements, residents of sectors G-5, G-6, G-7, F-6 and F-7 traveling to Rawalpindi have been directed to use Margalla Road via 9th Avenue.

Traffic from Faisal Avenue toward Zero Point will be diverted to 9th Avenue.

In case of closure between Zero Point and Koral Chowk, commuters are advised to use Srinagar Highway, 9th Avenue, Stadium Road, Murree Road, Chandni Chowk and Rawal Road to reach Koral. If Park Road and Club Road are blocked, traffic will be redirected toward Tramri Chowk.

Travelers between Barakahu and Rawalpindi should use Korang Road, Bani Gala and Lehtrar Road, while commuters between Saddar Rawalpindi and Islamabad can use Colonel Sher Khan Road toward Faqir Aipee Road or 9th Avenue.

For intercity heavy traffic, vehicles traveling from Peshawar to Lahore via GT Road have been directed to use Taxila, Motorway, Chakri Interchange, Chak Beli Road and Rawat.

Similarly, traffic from Lahore to Peshawar should follow Rawat, Chak Beli Road, Chakri Interchange and the Motorway route.

Authorities have urged the public and transporters to strictly follow the alternate routes and cooperate with law enforcement agencies.