The procession of Chehlum will start from Central Imambargah G / 6-2 tomorrow and will pass through its designated routes and will end at Imambargah G-6/2.
CLOSED ROUTES – During the procession, traffic operations will remain suspended from Kulsoom Plaza Chowk towards Fazal Haq Road and towards China Chowk on both sides. President Road from Iqbal Hall towards Melody Chowk will be closed for traffic too.
ALTERNATE ROUTES –
- Nazimuddin Road towards Faisal Avenue
- Seventh Avenue Suhrawardy towards G-7/4 Out Loop Service Road Iqbal Hall
- Post Office Service Road Fazal Haq U-Turn towards Jinnah Avenue
- Margalla Road Faisal Chowk to the left of Faisal Avenue
- Commuters for Aabpara and Melody Market, Shaheed Millat Road, China Chowk underpass, and Bhara Kahu Murree Road may use Dhokri Chowk from Ataturk Avenue as an alternate route.
Plan your travel accordingly.
Heightened Security Measures will be placed in and around the Shiite Imam bargah, Sector G-6/2 as well as on the set route of the Chehlum procession for tomorrow. Additional security personnel will be deployed in and around sensitive areas of the capital. Cellular network disruptions are also anticipated in the city.
Authorities will issue the traffic diversion plan in a while. You are requested to avoid Sector G6/2 and surrounding areas for tomorrow.
The Shiite Chehlum procession will be held in Islamabad on 27th September (Tomorrow) and other main cities on 28th September including Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.
We will keep you posted.