Islamabad Traffic Plan for SCO Summit: Roads Blocked and Alternate Routes Update!

As the city gears up for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, the capital police have rolled out a detailed traffic plan to ensure smooth travel. This plan involves the deployment of 585 personnel across various routes to manage the expected influx of vehicles.

To facilitate VVIP and VIP movements, several diversions set in place. Key areas affected include Koral Chowk, Rawat T. Cross, and Kak Bridge, particularly for heavy traffic. Other important points of diversion include the PSO pump at Swan Garden, Judicial Colony in Gulberg, and several bus stops and roads like Aabpara, Faizabad, and various chowks around the city.

In case of emergencies, alternate routes will be available, including the Garden Bridge and various loops around key areas like H-8, Pakistan Monument, and Chand Tara. The plan ensures that there’s flexibility in traffic movement to avoid bottlenecks. If you’re planning to travel during this time, expect diversions at major locations like the old toll plaza and various underpasses around the city.

From October 14 to 16, certain roads closed for traffic, specifically from Millat Road to Kashmir Chowk and Dhokri Serena Hotel. The same goes for routes leading from Rawal Dam Chowk to Kashmir Chowk, while access from Aabpara and Srinagar Highway will also be restricted.

For those coming from Murree or Bhara Kahu to Rawalpindi, routes via Korang Road, Banigala, and Park Road will serve as the best alternatives. Similarly, heavy traffic coming from Peshawar and Lahore will have designated paths using the Taxila motorway or Chak Beli Road to reach Islamabad.

Residents should note that traffic from F-5, G-5, G-6, and Margalla Road toward Rawalpindi will redirected through 9th Avenue. For those heading to Zero Point from Faisal Avenue, 9th Avenue will also be the best option.

With these measures in place, citizens encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid delays. Stay tuned for updates on the Islamabad traffic plan for SCO summit to ensure a hassle-free travel experience!