Heavy Vehicles Banned in Islamabad on May 10 Amid Maarka-e-Haq Festivities,Alternative Routes Recommended for Commuters During Maarka-e-Haq
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has announced on Saturday a comprehensive traffic diversion plan in connection with the “Marka-e-Haq” celebrations. To ensure smooth flow and security, several major arteries will remain closed or diverted from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Major Road Closures
According to police officials, the following key routes will be affected:
- Srinagar Highway: Closed for all traffic from Kooriyanwala Chowk to Peshawar Mor.
- Faisal Avenue: The stretch from Expressway Faizabad to Khayaban Chowk will remain inaccessible to commuters.
Alternate Routes for Commuters: Traffic Restrictions from 6 PM to Midnight for Marka-e-Haq Celebrations
To minimize inconvenience, the ITP has suggested the following alternative routes:
| Destination | Recommended Route |
|---|---|
| Motorway to Murree | Use 9th Avenue and Colonel Sher Khan Road. |
| Murree/Bhara Kahu to Motorway | Use Murree Road and I.J.P. Road. |
| Red Zone to Rawalpindi | Use Margalla Road or Jinnah Avenue. |
| Rawalpindi to Islamabad | Use Faqeer Apee Road and 9th Avenue. |
| Murree to Rawat | Use Park Road and Lehtrar Road. |
| Peshawar Mor to Rawat | Use 9th Avenue, Stadium Road, and Rawal Road. |
Restrictions on Heavy & Light Vehicles
The authorities have also laid out specific timings for different vehicle categories:
- Light Transport Vehicles (LTV): From 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, LTVs will be diverted from Rawat toward Rawalpindi.
- Heavy Transport Vehicles (HTV): A strict ban on the entry of all heavy traffic will be in place on May 10, spanning from 4:00 AM until midnight.
Note: Citizens are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and cooperate with the traffic police personnel deployed on the roads to avoid any hassle.
By News Desk I May 9,2026
