Islamabad Traffic Advisory: Avoid THESE Routes due to Road Diversions today
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ISLAMABAD – If you are travelling in Islamabad today, you may face traffic disruptions and longer travel times as authorities have imposed diversions on major routes. Islamabad Traffic Police shared an update due to security-related traffic diversions ahead of Eid ul Azha in connection with the movement of foreign delegations. ٹریفک ایڈوائزری مورخہ 26 مئی 2026 غیرملکی وفود کی آمدروفت کے سلسلہ میں ایکسپریس ہائی وے، سری نگر ہائی وے، مری روڈ، کلب روڈ پر مختلف اوقات میں ڈائیورشنز لگائی جارہی ہیں۔ اس دوران ان سڑکوں پر ٹریفک کی روانی متاثر ہوسکتی ہے۔ شہری ڈائیورشنز کے دوران متبادل راستے یا سروس روڈز کا… pic.twitter.com/AhbhXIRdDi — Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) May 26, 2026 According to officials, diversions will be enforced on key arteries of the capital, including Express Highway, Srinagar Highway, Murree Road, and Club Road. The measures will be applied at different intervals throughout the day, with authorities warning that traffic flow on these major roads may be intermittently and at times severely affected depending on the movement schedule of the delegations. Islamabad Police have advised commuters to anticipate delays and use alternative routes, including nearby service roads, to minimize inconvenience. They said traffic conditions are likely to remain variable throughout the day, with periodic interruptions expected. To manage the situation, traffic police personnel have been deployed across affected routes to regulate movement, assist road users, and ease congestion. Officials said staff will remain present on-ground to facilitate commuters and ensure implementation of diversions. Citizens have been urged to plan their travel in advance, allow additional time for commuting, and strictly follow instructions issued by traffic authorities. Police also appealed for public cooperation, stressing that discipline on the roads will be essential in maintaining flow during the disruptions. Authorities reiterated that the arrangements are temporary but necessary du