{
  "id": 14950717,
  "title": "Islamabad Traffic Situation Gets Worse With More Diversions on Major Roads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/islamabad-traffic-situation-gets-worse-with-more-diversions-on-major",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T11:57:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/16/islamabad-traffic-situation-gets-worse-with-more-diversions-on-major-roads/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad Traffic Police have introduced new diversions on major roads due to the movement of cricket teams. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes to avoid congestion. On Srinagar Highway, between Serena Chowk and Ninth Avenue, diversions will be implemented. Motorists should use Suhrawardy Road or G-8 and G-9 service roads. For Zero Point and Faizabad, Faisal Avenue should be used, while Ninth Avenue drivers should take Service Road East. From Koral to Islamabad, the Old Airport route, Rawal Road, Rawalpindi Murree Road, and I.J.P. Road are recommended to reach Faqir Aipee Road. In case of closures, Lehtrar Road and Park Road can be used as alternatives. Citizens traveling out of Islamabad should use Jinnah Avenue and Margalla Road, while those entering from Bhara Kahu should take Bani Gala and Park Road. Islamabad Traffic Police officers will be present to help motorists. Due to the diversions, commuters are advised to add 20 to 25 minutes to their travel time. Official updates will be provided on Islamabad Police’s social media pages.",
  "summary": "Islamabad Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions at several locations along the Srinagar Highway and Express Highway due to the … Read More The post Islamabad Traffic Situation Gets Worse With More Diversions on Major Roads appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}