ITP rolls out citywide diversion plan, HTV entry sealed for ‘Marka-e-Haq’

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th May, 2026) Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) issued a comprehensive traffic diversion plan for “Marka-e-Haq,” announcing road closures and alternate routes across the Federal capital.

An official told APP on Sunday that traffic diversions would remain in place from 6 pm to 12 midnight on various roads of Islamabad.

According to the advisory, Srinagar Highway from Korianwala Chowk to Peshawar Mor would remain closed for traffic on both sides during the specified hours.

The official said Islamabad Expressway from Faizabad to Khayaban Chowk would also remain closed for traffic heading towards Faisal Avenue.

Citizens travelling from Motorway or Islamabad Chowk towards Bhara Kahu or Murree were advised to use 9th Avenue and Colonel Sher Khan Road (IJP Road) via Murree Road.

Commuters travelling from Murree or Bhara Kahu towards the Motorway were asked to use Murree Road, Faizabad, Colonel Sher Khan Road (IJP Road) and 9th Avenue.

Motorists travelling from the Motorway towards Red Zone and adjoining sectors could use Jinnah Avenue or Margalla Road via 9th Avenue from Peshawar Mor.

Residents of Red Zone and nearby sectors heading towards Rawalpindi or Motorway were advised to travel through Margalla Road or Jinnah Avenue to 9th Avenue.

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Traffic coming from Expressway towards Islamabad sectors would be diverted through Faizabad, Colonel Sher Khan Road (IJP Road) and 9th Avenue.

Commuters travelling from Rawalpindi to Islamabad were advised to use Colonel Sher Khan Road (IJP Road), Faqir Aipi Road or 9th Avenue.

Traffic from Rawalpindi Scheme-III or Ammar Chowk could travel towards Red Zone, Bhara Kahu or Murree through Rawal Road, Chandni Chowk, Murree Road and Club Road.

Travellers from Murree or 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 on GT Road were advised to use 9th Avenue, Stadium Double Road and Rawal Road.

The official further said all LTV vehicles would be diverted from Rawat T-Cross towards Rawalpindi from 5 pm till 12 midnight.

He said entry of all kinds of heavy traffic vehicles (HTVs) into Islamabad would remain completely banned from 4 am till 12 midnight.

Citizens were urged to cooperate with traffic police and follow the advisory to avoid inconvenience.