The Sri Lankan cricket team landed at the Islamabad International Airport earlier today for the historic Test series. The first match of the series is scheduled in Rawalpindi from 11-15 December. The local authorities have confirmed that there will be strict security checks in place and traffic diversion plans.
Due to the lack of timely communication of alternate transport routes by the concerned authorities, citizens have had to face some trouble earlier today as well.
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After backlash, the Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Hamza Shafqaat, has shared the traffic plan for the Pakistan-Sri Lanka match.
The traffic plan, devised by Islamabad Traffic Police and City Traffic Police Rawalpindi, will be in place from 10th December to 15th December between 6 am to 6 pm.
Those looking to enter Islamabad from Rawalpindi will have to keep the following alternate routes in mind:
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For those coming to Rawalpindi from Islamabad, the following blockages and alternate routes will be in place:
The authorities have also urged the citizens to cooperate with the traffic police of twin cities for uninterrupted traffic flow.