ISLAMABAD: Police in the federal capital Islamabad have issued a traffic plan ahead of the OIC foreign ministers’ conference, under which various areas, including the red zone, have been closed to normal traffic from today.
According to details, the traffic plan of Islamabad police came to light. From March 21 to 24, along with the red zone, Serena Chowk, Express Chowk, State Bank Chowk and Ayub Chowk will remain closed for normal traffic.
Islamabad Traffic Police says that citizens will have to use alternative routes for transportation. Serena Chowk and Margalla Road will be used as entry and exit routes in the red zone.
Traffic police say they will be allowed to enter the red zone with a special permit. Unannounced interruptions will also be imposed on Srinagar Highway, Murree Road, Islamabad Expressway for short duration.
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Police have instructed the citizens of Islamabad to avoid unnecessary travel to avoid any difficulty. Officials say that if travel is necessary, a margin of at least 15 minutes should be maintained at the beginning.
According to the latest revised notification issued by Cabinet Division, there will now be four public holidays in Islamabad from 21 March 2022 to 24 March 2022, while there will be three day public holiday in Rawalpindi from 21 March 2022 to 23 March 2022, which is already a public holiday on account of Pakistan Day parade.
