ITP issues diversion plan for ‘Marka-e-Haq’, HTV entry banned

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th May, 2026) Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Saturday issued a comprehensive traffic diversion plan for Sunday, May 10, 2026, in connection with “Marka-e-Haq,” announcing road closures and alternate routes across the Federal capital.

An official told APP 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 added that 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 and 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 were advised to 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), 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.

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

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.

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