Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) announced suspension of all traffic in the Red Zone on April 11 and 12, implementing strict closures for security arrangements.
Traffic diversions will be enforced at different times, with GT Road Peshawar to Rawalpindi commuters directed towards Faisal Mor, Chakri, Chak Beli Road, and Rawat Road.
For GT Road Lahore to Peshawar, authorities advised using Rawat, Chak Beli Road, Chakri, and Taxila Motorway, while Margalla Road traffic should divert through Ninth Avenue.
Commuters from Bhara Kahu to Rawalpindi were instructed to use Korang Road, Bani Gala, Lehtrar Road, and GT Road, avoiding restricted central routes.
Traffic from Faisal Avenue towards Zero Point will be diverted to Ninth Avenue, ensuring regulated movement across Islamabad during foreign delegations’ scheduled visit.
Rawalpindi to Islamabad commuters were advised to use Ninth Avenue, while Expressway between Zero Point and Koral Chowk remains closed in both directions.
Colonel Sher Khan Road traffic towards Faisal Avenue should use Stadium Road via Ninth Avenue signal, ensuring controlled diversions across major connecting routes.
Traffic from Peshawar to Lahore should use Taxila Motorway, while vehicles from Tarnol Phatak to Fateh Jang Motorway were directed accordingly by police.
Heavy traffic from Lahore GT Road towards Islamabad and Rawalpindi must use Chak Beli Road and Chakri Motorway, with complete ban inside Islamabad.
Meanwhile, Red Metro Bus Service in Islamabad and Rawalpindi will remain suspended all day tomorrow, April 11, following administrative directives linked to the international peace talks.
The Metro Bus Service had already remained restricted between Saddar Station and PIMS today and yesterday, limiting operations across the twin cities under official instructions.
