ITP Issues traffic advisory for foreign delegations, announces alternate routes

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Jul, 2026) Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) issued a traffic advisory for commuters in view of the movement of foreign delegations, announcing temporary diversions on major roads and urging citizens to use alternate routes and leave 20 to 25 minutes earlier to avoid delays.

An ITP official told APP on Tuesday that temporary traffic diversions would be imposed at different times on Express Highway, Srinagar Highway, Jinnah Avenue, Murree Road and Club Road to ensure the smooth and secure movement of foreign delegations.

The official said traffic police personnel would remain deployed across the city to facilitate commuters and regulate traffic flow.

Route 1: Srinagar Highway

Diversion:

Serena Chowk to 26 Number Chungi (at different times)

Alternate Routes:

Iran Avenue

Margalla Road

Jinnah Avenue

Route 2: Faisal Avenue – Express Highway

Diversion:

Khayaban Chowk to Rawat T-Cross (Express Highway)

Alternate Routes:

Jinnah Avenue

9th Avenue

For commuters coming from Koral:

Old Airport Road

Rawal Road

Rawalpindi Murree Road

9th Avenue

Route 3: Koral – Express Highway, Murree Road, Club Road

If these roads are closed, use:

Old Airport Road

Rawal Road

Rawalpindi Murree Road

9th Avenue

Route 4: Outbound Traffic from Islamabad

Motorists travelling out of Islamabad are advised to use:

Jinnah Avenue

9th Avenue

The official said traffic volume on major arteries was expected to increase during the diversion period and advised commuters to leave 20 to 25 minutes earlier than their usual travel time.

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He urged citizens to cooperate with traffic police personnel and follow the prescribed diversion plan for smooth traffic management.

The official added that the latest traffic updates and travel advisories would be shared through the official Islamabad Police social media platforms for the convenience of the public.

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