Karachi Traffic Police have unveiled a traffic management plan for processions marking Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), scheduled for August 26 (Wednesday).
In a statement, a Karachi traffic police spokesperson said three major processions would depart from Memon Masjid after 2pm, with SSPs Traffic directed to personally supervise all processions in their respective districts.
Muslims around the world celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on the 12th of Rabi ul Awwal — the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
Traffic police have announced alternative routes for motorists in Central, East and South districts to facilitate traffic movement during the processions.
In District Central, motorists travelling from Nazimabad can use Lasbela Chowk towards Nishter Road and Garden to reach their destinations.
Those travelling from Liaquatabad can turn left at Teen Hatti towards Sandal Jail on Martin Road.
Traffic travelling from Hasan Square towards Paposh Nagar can use Kashmir Road, Society Light Signal, Shahrah-e-Quaidin and Jail Flyover before reaching Teen Hatti and Nishter Road.
In District East, motorists travelling from Shahrah-e-Faisal towards Numaish via Shahrah-e-Quaidin can turn right at Society Light Signal towards Kashmir Road.
Traffic travelling from Central Jail gate on Jamshed Road towards Guru Mandir and MA Jinnah Road can use Bahadur Yar Jung Road and Soldier Bazaar.
In District South, traffic travelling from Garden Zoo towards MA Jinnah Road can use Anarkali area towards Gul Plaza and Coast Guard Road.
Traffic travelling from Kemari towards MA Jinnah Road via Empress Market will be diverted from Saddar Dawakhana towards People’s Chowrangi.
Traffic heading towards Prince Road will be diverted via Abdullah Haroon Road towards MR Kayani Chowk.
Traffic from MR Kayani Chowk towards Court Road and Kabutar Chowrangi will not be allowed, the spokesperson said, adding that vehicles will instead be diverted from Arts Council towards Pakistan Chowk.
Traffic from Shahrah-e-Liaquat towards Burns Road will be diverted at Aram Bagh Light Signal towards Pakistan Chowk.
The traffic police also announced a ban on the movement of heavy commercial vehicles across the city on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal.
“No vehicle will be allowed to park along the procession routes,” the Karachi traffic police spokesperson said.
