ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Extremely strict security arrangements have been made in Islamabad in view of the potential arrival of foreign delegations in the federal capital.
The Red Zone and its extended areas have been completely sealed for all types of traffic. Islamabad Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive alternative traffic plan for the convenience of citizens and has imposed a ban on the entry of heavy traffic until further notice.
According to details, the Expressway from Koral to Zero Point will remain closed for traffic, while traffic flow on Srinagar Highway may also be affected at various points.
The administration has instructed commuters to avoid traveling towards Islamabad during these days. Under the traffic plan, residents of G-5, G-6, G-7, F-6, and F-7 will use Margalla Road and Ninth Avenue to travel to and from Rawalpindi, while traffic coming from Faisal Avenue and Zero Point will also be diverted towards Ninth Avenue.
According to special instructions issued for heavy traffic, vehicles going from Peshawar to Lahore can use the Motorway from Taxila, Chakri Interchange, and Chak Beli Road to reach Rawat GT Road.
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Similarly, traffic going from Lahore to Peshawar will take Chak Beli Road from Rawat. The administration has suggested that residents of Bhara Kahu use Korang Road and Bani Gala, while those coming from Saddar Rawalpindi use Colonel Sher Khan Road.
Citizens have been appealed to avoid unnecessary travel and to stay connected with traffic police social media pages and FM 92.4 for the latest updates.
German Embassy also announces closure
Meanwhile, German embassy in Islamabad has also announced shutting visa section on Monday due to the road closures.
“Due to the road closures in Islamabad around the USA-Iran negotiations, the visa section of German embassy will remain closed from tomorrow, 20 April 2026 until at least 21 April 2026,” said the officials.
“Applicants are asked not to come to the visa section. Their appointments will be rescheduled.”
