The Karachi Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic diversion plan for commuters ahead of three 12th Rabi ul Awal juloos for Tuesday. The processions, part of Eid Milad un Nabi celebrations, will take place on MA Jinnah Road, which will be closed along with surrounding streets for the day. Two of the processions will begin at 2:30 pm, while the third will start at 3:00 pm, all expected to continue till late night.
The first procession will start from Kharadar Masjid and conclude at Gulzar-e-Habib Masjid, while the second will begin from Memon Masjid and end at Aram Bagh Masjid. The third procession will also depart from Memon Masjid in Kharadar but will conclude at Nishtar Park.
To ensure smooth traffic flow, the police have outlined alternate routes. The following table summarizes the routes and their alternate paths:
| Main Route | Alternate Route |
|---|---|
| M Arkiani Chowk | Chowrangi Road |
| Empress Market Area | Zaibunnisa Street |
| Aram Bagh Light Signal (Shahrah e Liaquat) | Shaheen Complex |
| University Road | Kashmir Road via Jail Flyover |
| People’s Chowrangi | Shahrah e Quaideen or Corridor-III |
| MA Jinnah Road (from Guru Mandir) | Central Jail |
| Lasbela to MA Jinnah Road | No traffic allowed |
Drivers are advised to follow the diversion plan to avoid delays and ensure smooth traffic movement during the processions.
