RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): The Rawalpindi district administration has once again closed a major bus terminal at Faizabad on Saturday for two days for the scheduled event in Islamabad related to Marka-e-Haq on Sunday.
The closure of inter-provincial transport has created severe difficulties for passengers as inter-city travel has also been affected. Passengers face more difficulties due to a lack of alternative transport and travel facilities.
Passengers said the repeated closure of the Faizabad bus stand, even during Islamabad talks, has added to their frustration, especially in the absence of alternative transport arrangements.
Authorities have tightened security across the federal capital and implemented a traffic diversion plan due to the ongoing events. The restrictions have also affected daily travel between Rawalpindi and Islamabad, further adding to commuter difficulties.
Traffic plan for Islamabad
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.
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.
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 the 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.
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.
Citizens were urged to cooperate with the traffic police and follow the advice to avoid inconvenience.
