ISLAMABAD: In the wake of Al-Quds Day rallies and to prevent any march toward the Diplomatic Enclave, the capital administration has blocked all roads leading to the high-security Red Zone in Islamabad.
The administration last night also announced to close all educational institutions in the capital on Friday. The police started blocking roads to Red Zone from Zero Point at midnight.
According to Islamabad Traffic Police, only Margalla Road has been kept open for entry into the Red Zone, while all other access points have been sealed. Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and use alternative routes due to the traffic restrictions.
Authorities also closed all entry and exit points of Iran Avenue. The route from Chand Tara Flyover to Serena Chowk via Srinagar Highway has been blocked, while Suhrawardy Road in Aabpara is completely closed.
Further closures include the road from Recep Tayyip Erdogan Flyover to Jinnah Avenue, as well as Kulsum Plaza Chowk, the 7th Avenue Bridge, Fazal-ul-Haq Road, and Geo Chowk.
In addition, the road from Haji Camp Chowk to Islamabad Chowk has been completely closed. IJP Road from Gandam Godam to Fakir Aipi Road has also been shut, along with the service road from NESCOM toward I-10. The I-8 to IJP Double Road remains closed in both directions.
Meanwhile, Club Road from Rawal Dam Chowk to Kashmir Chowk and Park Road from Shahzad Town to Musharraf Chowk are partially closed on one side.
Traffic police have advised residents to allow extra travel time and stay updated on road conditions through Islamabad Traffic Police FM 92.4. Citizens can also contact Police Helpline 15 or the Traffic Helpline 1915 for further information.
