Traffic diversion plan issued for Bagh-e-Jinnah event

Parking arrangements made at YMCA and DJ College grounds; Aiwan-e-Saddar Road to be closed from Fawara Chowk to Khajur Chowk

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A man passes by containers placed near Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi. — Reuters/File
A man passes by containers placed near Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi. — Reuters/File

Karachi Traffic Police have issued the traffic diversion plan for a religious programme set to take place at Karachi's Bagh-e-Jinnah on October 5, The News reported on Saturday.

Those intending to attend the event have been advised to avail the parking arrangements at the YMCA Ground and DJ College Ground.

As per the traffic plan, Aiwan-e-Saddar Road will be closed to traffic from Fawara Chowk to Khajur Chowk during the programme and the masses have been directed to choose alternative routes to reach their destinations easily.

During today's event, vehicles coming from II Chundrigar Road and Shaheen Chowk would be diverted from Khajur Chowk to Club Road or PIDC Chowk via Ziauddin Road, proceeding left from Metropole to Clifton or Sharea Faisal, or from Shaheen Complex to MR Kayani Chowk to Zainab Market.

Traffic diversion plan issued by Karachi Traffic Police. — Facebook/karachitrafficpoliceofficial
Traffic diversion plan issued by Karachi Traffic Police. — Facebook/karachitrafficpoliceofficial

Meanwhile, traffic from Zainab Market would be redirected from Atrium Mall and Fawara Chowk, Awari Signal to Sharea Faisal on the left and Teen Talwar to Clifton on the right. 

Additionally, no-parking zones would be enforced on both sides from Sindh Club Chowk Metropole to Fawara Chowk.

Authorities have requested the public to cooperate with law enforcement and traffic police to minimise disruption and contact the Traffic Police Guide at 1915, or reach out via their social media handle (www.facebook.com/karachitrafficpolice) for assistance.

Furthermore, commuters can establish contact with the Traffic Police via WhatsApp (03059266907) or stay updated via FM Radio 88.6 — their official radio.