WEB DESK: The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Friday announced a temporary traffic diversion plan for Shahin Chowk on Margalla Road due to ongoing construction work in the area. The plan will be in effect on October 25 (today) from 4pm to 7pm.
According to an ITP spokesperson, motorists travelling from E-11 have been advised to turn onto DCI Road, proceed to F-10 Service Road, and then use Jinnah Avenue to reach their destinations. Similarly, commuters heading from Ninth Avenue towards Margalla Road have been directed to take a right turn from Gate No. 5 of F-9 Park and continue via F-8 Park Road.
Those travelling from Margalla Road to F-10 have been advised to turn left from Faisal Chowk towards Jinnah Avenue or take the route via PN Zafar Chowk, F-8, and Ali Medical Centre Park Road to reach Jinnah or Ninth Avenue.
The ITP said personnel have been deployed at key points to ensure smooth traffic flow. Citizens have been requested to cooperate with traffic officials and contact the ITP helplines — Pukar-15 or 1915 — in case of any inconvenience during the diversion.
Shaheen Chowk underpass
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday laid the foundation stone of the Shaheen Chowk underpass in Islamabad, aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity in the capital. Addressing the ceremony, he said the timely completion of development projects would enhance citizens’ convenience and promote a positive image of Pakistan, especially ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Federal ministers, lawmakers, CDA officials, and local representatives attended the event. The prime minister praised the interior minister and his team for their efforts to beautify the city and said all ongoing projects would be completed in the national interest.