Islamabad Road Closures: Roads to Kashmir Chowk Shut on 24 and 25 October
Two key Islamabad road closures are in place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026. Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has closed…
Two key Islamabad road closures are in place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026. Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has closed the roads from Rawal Dam Chowk to Kashmir Chowk and from Serena Hotel to Kashmir Chowk, and issued a diversion plan. Motorists are advised to leave 20 to 25 minutes earlier than usual.
Islamabad road closures: roads shut
| Road | Dates |
|---|---|
| Rawal Dam Chowk to Kashmir Chowk | 24 and 25 October 2026 |
| Serena Hotel to Kashmir Chowk | 24 and 25 October 2026 |
Source: ITP traffic plan reported by APP and Pakistan Observer. ITP has not stated a reason for the closure or exact timings.
Alternative routes
- G-5, Secretariat or Serena Hotel to Rawalpindi: Srinagar Highway and Ninth Avenue, or Srinagar Highway and Mehrabad Peshawar Road. You can also use the Lake View U-turn to reach Murree Road or Club Road.
- To Rawal Dam Chowk, Park Road or Lehtrar Road: Srinagar Highway, Seventh Avenue, Shakarparian Road, Tulip Hotel and Rawal Dam Road.
- To Murree or Bhara Kahu via Faizabad: Faisal Avenue, Zero Point, the Srinagar Highway underpass, Jinnah Square and Korang Chowk.
- Rawalpindi to Islamabad: Ninth Avenue, Faqir Aipee Road and Srinagar Highway.
- Park Road or Lehtrar Road to Islamabad: Tulip Hotel Road, Garden Avenue, Shakarparian Road and Seventh Avenue.
Travel tips during the Islamabad road closures
- Leave 20 to 25 minutes early; nearby roads are likely to be busier than usual.
- Traffic police are deployed on the diversions to guide motorists, Chief Traffic Officer Kainat Azhar Khan said.
- ITP broadcasts live traffic updates on its FM 92.4 channel.
More Islamabad updates: driving licence home delivery and the latest petrol price in Pakistan.
Frequently asked questions
Which roads are closed in Islamabad today?
Rawal Dam Chowk to Kashmir Chowk and Serena Hotel to Kashmir Chowk, on 24 and 25 October 2026.
Why are the roads closed?
ITP has not stated the reason.
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