Islamabad and Rawalpindi Announce Traffic Plan for Eid Milad un Nabi

Authorities have released a detailed traffic management plan for Islamabad and Rawalpindi in light of the 12th Rabi ul Awal processions on 17th September 2024 (Eid Milad-un-Nabi).

With several roads in both cities expected to be closed due to the processions, citizens are advised to follow the alternative routes to avoid inconvenience.

Islamabad Traffic Plan:

Rawalpindi Traffic Plan:

The procession will start from Jamia Masjid Hanfia and follow this route:

• Jamia Masjid road – Banni Chowk – Circular Road – Murree Road – Committee Chowk – Iqbal Road – Liaqat Market – Fawara Chowk – Raja Bazaar – Dingi Khui – Banswala Chowk – Jamia Masjid Road.

Road Closures in Rawalpindi:

Complete road blockades:

• Fawara Chowk, Liaqat Road, Iqbal Road, Raja Bazaar, Gunj Mandi, Kashmiri Bazaar, and other connecting routes.
• Murree Road from Marir Chowk to Chandni Chowk will be entirely closed.

Diversions for Travelers:

From Islamabad to Rawalpindi:

• Those caught between Kohati Bazaar and Committee Chowk should take the Rawal Road, Airport Road, or Tipu Road.

From Rawalpindi to Islamabad:

• Traffic will be diverted from Marir Chowk to Airport Road via Rawal Road.
• Murree Road traffic from Islamabad:
• Will be rerouted through Aghaz Flyover and Chandni Chowk towards Rawal Road.

Citizens are urged to plan their travel accordingly and stay updated with real-time traffic alerts.