Karachi traffic police have issued a comprehensive traffic management plan for Muharram processions on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of Muharram to ensure smooth traffic flow and security. Here’s everything you need to know:
8th Muharram Procession
- Date: 8th Muharram
- Route: Nishtar Park to Hussainian Iranian Imambargah, Kharadar
- Key Roads Affected:
- MA Jinnah Road (closed from Gurumandir to Tower)
- Nishtar Park
- Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Road
- Mehfil-i-Shah-i-Khurasan
- Mansfield Street
- Preedy Street
- Tibet Chowk
- Bolton Market
- Nawaz Mahabat Khanjee Road
- Bombay Bazaar
- Kharadar Police Station
9th Muharram Procession
- Date: 9th Muharram (Tuesday)
- Start Time: 9 am from Martin Road Imambargah, Liaquatabad
- Majlis: 12 pm at Nishtar Park
- Route: Same as the 8th Muharram procession
10th Muharram Procession
- Date: 10th Muharram (Wednesday)
- Route: Same as the 8th and 9th Muharram processions
Traffic Diversion Plan
- From Gurumandir Chowk:
- Traffic diverted to Soldier Bazaar Road (Bahadur Yar Jang Road)
- Coast Guard
- Ankle Seria Chowk to Jubilee or Nishtar Road
- From Nazimabad:
- Traffic diverted from Lasbela towards Nishtar Road and Zoological Gardens
- From Liaquatabad:
- Traffic diverted onto Martin Road towards the Central Jail Karachi
- From Hassan Square:
- Traffic directed towards People’s Chowrangi via Kashmir Road and Shahrah-e-Quaideen
- Option to take the Jail Flyover towards Nishtar Road
- From Shahrah-e-Quaideen:
- No access towards Numaish (except for procession participants with permission stickers)
- Traffic diverted to Society Signal
Commuters are advised to follow the traffic plan to avoid inconvenience and ensure a smooth flow of traffic during these significant processions.
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