Islamabad Traffic Police announce diversions around Faizabad, suspend heavy vehicles, and guide commuters via Srinagar Highway, Park Road, Lehtrar Road, and sector-wise alternatives.
Overview: Why Faizabad Is Closed and What Changes
Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) have issued a comprehensive diversion plan after Faizabad’s closure due to the current law‑and‑order situation. Citizens are advised to follow the prescribed alternate routes to minimise congestion and delays. As part of the plan, entry of all categories of heavy traffic into Islamabad has been suspended until further notice. Light‑vehicle flows are being redistributed across major corridors to keep emergency access open and maintain safe, steady movement during peak hours.
Heavy Traffic Suspension
Per the official notification, heavy vehicles are not allowed to enter Islamabad. Carriers are encouraged to reschedule deliveries, hold at staging areas outside the capital, and monitor real‑time updates via ITP Radio FM 92.4 and the ITP WhatsApp channel. Fleet operators should brief drivers on diversion start points and maintain extra following distance where merging volumes are high.
Diversion Map: Key Nodes and Alternates
The diversion plan redirects light traffic at several choke points around Faizabad to preserve throughput on high‑capacity links. Use the following alternates and expect police guidance at roundabouts and ramps.
Rawal Dam Chowk — Use Park Road & Expressway Links
- Traffic from both sides toward Faizabad will be diverted at Rawal Dam Chowk.
• From Bara Kahu, Murree, and Islamabad to Rawalpindi: take Rawal Dam Chowk → Park Road → Captain Naeem Tufail Shaheed (Tramri) Chowk → Lehtrar Road → Khanna → Expressway.
• For the Airport corridor: use Kashmir Chowk → Srinagar Highway.
Garden Flyover (I‑8) — Prefer Srinagar Highway
- I‑8 residents should use Zero Point → Srinagar Highway → Club Road → Rawal Dam Chowk → Park Road as an alternative path.
Khanna Pul on Islamabad Expressway
- Traffic from both sides toward Faizabad on the Expressway will be diverted at Khanna Pul.
• From Koral toward Islamabad: use Khanna Pul → Lehtrar Road → Captain Naeem Tufail Shaheed (Tramri) Chowk → Park Road → Rawal Dam Chowk.
9th Avenue & IJP Road — Options to Srinagar Highway
- From IJP Road: take Gohar Shaheed (Gandum Godam) Chowk → Faqir Aipee Road → Srinagar Highway.
• From CDA Double Road: use I‑10 Service Road → 9th Avenue → Srinagar Highway.
• Vehicles from IJP Road may also use 9th Avenue → Srinagar Highway for Islamabad access.
Zero Point Corridors
- Zero Point → Expressway traffic: use Srinagar Highway → Rawal Dam Chowk → Park Road → Lehtrar Road → Khanna Pul → Expressway.
• Islamabad to Rawalpindi via Faisal Avenue: use Zero Point → Srinagar Highway → 9th Avenue instead.
Sector‑Wise Advice for F/G Series
Residents of F‑8, F‑9, F‑10, F‑11, G‑10, G‑11 and nearby sectors travelling to or from Rawalpindi should prefer Srinagar Highway via Golra Mor. Expect intermittent slowdowns near interchanges where multiple diversions converge; plan buffer time for school and office commutes.
Stay Updated and Drive Defensively
ITP requests public cooperation to maintain order and safety. Keep tuned to ITP Radio FM 92.4 and the official WhatsApp channel for rolling updates on route openings and closures. Use hazard lights only when stationary or at a breakdown, maintain lane discipline around police pickets, and avoid unnecessary U‑turns near diversions. If you anticipate medical or elder transport, pre‑check the chosen corridor to confirm it is currently open to light traffic.
Following designated alternates across Srinagar Highway, Park Road, Lehtrar Road, and Khanna Pul will help distribute traffic loads while Faizabad remains closed. Please comply with ITP directions at all times.
