Karachi Traffic Disruptions Extended for Iranian President’s Visit
The Karachi Traffic Police has extended road closures until 7pm as part of security measures taken due to Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to the port city.
In a traffic update, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Traffic Ahmed Nawaz Cheema said regretted the inconvenience caused to the public due to the roads closure. Meanwhile, the mobile phone services also faced disruptions in some areas of the port city.
Road Closures and Alternative Routes
Some of the main arteries included in the traffic plan have been closed. MA Jinnah Road has been blocked from Guru Mandir by placing containers on the road and streets. The road leading to Numaish from Shahra-e-Quaideen has been closed. Containers have been placed around the Peoples Secretariat as well.
Sharea Faisal’s both tracks will be closed for traffic from the airport to the PIDC, Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Road (Ziauddin Bridge/Lily Bridge) from Lily Bridge’s traffic light signal to Shaheen Complex, Khajoor Chowk. Both tracks of Sharea Quaideen from Guru Mandir to Sharea Faisal will be shut for traffic.
The passengers are requested to choose alternative routes to avoid hassles. In case of further problems, they can contact the traffic helpline 1915 where representatives are always available to help the citizens.
Alternative Routes for Specific Destinations
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From Defence-Clifton to Airport:
Take a left via the Qayyumabad Bridge and go towards Korangi Industrial Area, Brooks Chowrangi, Singer Chowrangi, Murtaza Chowrangi, Dawood Chowrangi to Quaidabad. From there, one can go to airport via Malir Halt on the left side from the National Highway.–
From II Chundrigarh Road, Tower and Keamari to Airport:
Take Muaripur Road, Lyari Expressway, via Sohrab Goth, via Super Highway Malir Cantt No 6 Check Post and Model Colony Cemetery.–
From Airport to Central and West districts and Saddar:
Take a left turn from the airport’s out signal to the Model Colony cemetery and then take a left turn through Jinnah Avenue via Gate No 6 to reach their destination.–
From Airport to Jinnah Hospital and NICVD:
Take the Qayyumabad Flyover, Korangi Industrial Area via Chaudhry Khaliq-Uz-zaman Road, Lily Bridge traffic light signal and Cantt Station.–
From Korangi to Jinnah Hospital and Cantt Station:
Take a left turn from Korangi Road-Kala Pul via Navy Heights, while people coming from Central and West districts can turn left from Mauripur, Queen’s Road, Mai Kolachi Road, Boat Basin, Submarine Underpass, and turn right from Delhi Colony, Lily Bridge traffic light signal, and go to Jinnah Hospital and Cantt Station.–
From Guru Mandir to Numaish:
Take a left turn from Business Recorder Road at Lasbela Chowk to Nishtar Road at Albela traffic light signal and then turn left at Ramswamy towards Civil Hospital and Tower.–
From Eidgah Chowk to Jama Cloth:
Take an alternative route to Garden Chowk taking a left turn through Aga Khan-III Road along the Makki Masjid and the zoo to reach their destination.Police units have been deployed at various sites to ensure smooth traffic flow and maintain security. Citizens are advised to follow the traffic rules and regulations, and to cooperate with the traffic police to avoid any inconvenience.
