ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued a comprehensive traffic diversion plan for Sunday, May 10, in connection with the Marka-e-Haq event, set to be held at the Pakistan Monument tomorrow.
According to the traffic advisory, traffic diversions would remain in place from 6 pm to 12 midnight on various major roads of Islamabad.
In a post on X, the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad has “requested citizens to plan their travel accordingly, use alternative routes, avoid unnecessary movement during peak hours, and cooperate with traffic officials to ensure smooth traffic flow and public convenience.”
The traffic police said that Srinagar Highway would remain closed for traffic on both sides from Korianwala Chowk to Peshawar Mor during the specified hours.
Similarly, the Islamabad Expressway from Faizabad to Khayaban Chowk would also remain closed for traffic for travel to and from Faisal Avenue.
ڈائیورشن پلان بابت معرکه حق مورخہ 10 مئی 2026
شام 06 بجے سے رات 12 بجے تک اسلام آباد کی مختلف شاہراہوں پر ٹریفک ڈائیوریشن لگائی جائے گی۔
1۔ سری نگر ہائی وے، کوڑیانوالہ چوک سے پشاور موڑ تک دونوں اطراف ٹریفک کے لیے بندرہے گی۔
2۔ اسلام آباد ایکسپریس وے فیض آباد سے خیابان چوک تک… pic.twitter.com/Ytb9LrZOQj
— Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) May 9, 2026
The traffic advisory further said all LTV vehicles would be diverted from Rawat T-Cross towards Rawalpindi from 5 pm till 12 midnight. Moreover, entry of all types of heavy traffic (HTV) will be prohibited in Islamabad from 4 am to 12 midnight on May 10.
Alternative routes
Citizens travelling from the Motorway or Islamabad Chowk towards Bhara Kahu and Murree were advised to use 9th Avenue and Colonel Sher Khan Road (IJP Road) via Murree Road.
Meanwhile, Commuters travelling from Murree or Bhara Kahu towards the Motorway will use Murree Road, Faizabad, Colonel Sher Khan Road (IJP Road) and 9th Avenue to reach their destination.
Motorists travelling from the Motorway towards Red Zone and adjoining sectors were advised to use Jinnah Avenue or Margalla Road via 9th Avenue from Peshawar Mor.
The residents of Red Zone and nearby sectors heading towards Rawalpindi or the Motorway were advised to travel through Margalla Road or Jinnah Avenue to 9th Avenue. Traffic coming from the Expressway towards Islamabad would be diverted through Faizabad, Colonel Sher Khan Road (IJP Road), and 9th Avenue, it said.
Commuters travelling from Rawalpindi to Islamabad were advised to use Colonel Sher Khan Road (IJP Road), Fakhar-e-Alam Road or 9th Avenue.
Traffic from Rawalpindi Scheme-III and Ammar Chowk could travel towards Red Zone, Bhara Kahu and Murree through Rawal Road, Chandni Chowk, Murree Road and Club Road.
Travellers from Murree and Bhara Kahu heading towards Koral Chowk or Rawat T-Cross on GT Road were advised to use Korang Road, Bani Gala, Park Road and Lehtrar Road. Motorists travelling from Peshawar Mor towards Koral or Rawat T-Cross were advised to use 9th Avenue, Stadium Double Road and Rawal Road.
Citizens were urged to cooperate with traffic police and follow the advisory to avoid inconvenience
