ITP imposes citywide traffic restrictions, shuts Red Zone, Expressway for delegations

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Apr, 2026) Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) announced complete closure of the Red Zone and extended Red Zone, along with suspension of traffic on Islamabad Expressway from Korral to Zero Point, in view of the arrival of foreign delegations.

An ITP official told APP on Monday that traffic on Srinagar Highway may also be stopped at different times due to security arrangements.

Entry of all types of heavy traffic into Islamabad will remain banned during this period, while transporters have been advised to avoid traveling towards the capital.

Residents of G-5, G-6, G-7, F-6 and F-7 can use Margalla Road and 9th Avenue for travel to and from Rawalpindi.

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

In case of closure between Zero Point and Korral Chowk, commuters can use Srinagar Highway to 9th Avenue, then Stadium Road, Murree Road (Chandni Chowk) and Rawal Road to reach Korral.

Traffic from Park Road towards Club Road will be diverted to Tramri Chowk.

Commuters traveling from Bhara Kahu to Rawalpindi are advised to use Korang Road, Bani Gala and Lehtrar Road.

Traffic from Rawalpindi Saddar to Islamabad can use Colonel Sher Khan Road via Faqir Aipee Road or 9th Avenue.

Heavy traffic from Peshawar to Lahore will be diverted via Taxila Motorway, Chakri Interchange, Chak Beli Road and Rawat GT Road.

Similarly, heavy traffic from Lahore to Peshawar will use Rawat GT Road, Chak Beli Road, Chakri Interchange and Taxila via motorway.

Citizens have been advised to follow the alternate routes and cooperate with traffic police for smooth flow.

Further updates are available through ITP’s WhatsApp channel, Islamabad Police social media platforms and ITP FM 92.4.

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