By The Karachi Traffic Police have announced a comprehensive traffic diversion plan for the central Chehlum procession of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), scheduled to take place tomorrow (Friday), to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety during the event.
According to a press release from the office of the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Traffic) Karachi, the main procession will commence from Nishtar Park and follow its traditional route, concluding at Hussainia Iranian Imambargah.
Road Closures and Diversions
For security purposes, MA Jinnah Road will remain closed from Guru Mandir to Tower for all types of traffic.
- From Nazimabad: Vehicles will be diverted from Lasbela Chowk to Nishtar Road via Garden towards their destinations.
- From Liaquatabad: Traffic will turn right at Teen Hatti towards Lasbela Chowk or left towards Martin Road (Central Jail).
- From Hassan Square towards PPP Chowrangi: Vehicles will pass under the Jail Flyover to Kashmir Road, Society Light Signal (Shahrah-e-Quaideen), and via Jail Flyover to Teen Hatti and Nishtar Road (Lasbela).
- From Shahrah-e-Faisal to Shahrah-e-Quaideen (Noorani Kebab): Vehicles heading to Numaish will turn right at Society Light Signal to Kashmir Road.
- From Central Jail Gate (Jamshed Road) to Guru Mandir: Diversion will be from Guru Mandir via Bahadur Yar Jang Road and Soldier Bazaar.
Alternative Routes for District South
- From Garden Zoo to MA Jinnah Road: Turn right at Uncle Sarya to Gul Plaza or left towards Coast Guard and Holy Family Hospital.
Heavy Traffic Diversions
- All heavy/commercial vehicles from Super Highway or Gulberg towards MA Jinnah Road will be diverted from Liaquatabad No. 10 to Nazimabad Chowrangi No. 2 via Habib Bank Flyover, Estate Avenue, Sher Shah to Mauripur — and vice versa.
- Vehicles from National Highway towards the city may use Shahrah-e-Faisal, Rashid Minhas Road, Stadium Road, Sir Shah Suleman Road, Hassan Square, Liaquatabad No. 10, Nazimabad Chowrangi No. 2, Habib Bank Flyover, Estate Avenue, Sher Shah to Mauripur — and return via the same route.
Access Restrictions
No vehicle will be allowed on the main procession route beyond Guru Mandir Chowk without a special procession sticker. Entry to MA Jinnah Road for authorised vehicles will be via Shahrah-e-Quaideen from Society Light Signal.
Routes for Procession Participants
- From Nazimabad: Lasbela, Albela, right turn to Garden Jamaat Khana, Soldier Bazaar No. 3 Light Signal to Numaish.
- From Liaquatabad: Teen Hatti, Jehangir Road, Guru Mandir to Numaish.
- From Society Light Signal: Direct to Numaish.
- From Gulistan-e-Johar/Gulshan-e-Iqbal: University Road, Old Sabzi Mandi, Kashmir Road, Society Light Signal to Numaish.
Routes for Sabeel/Niyaz/Tabeer Vehicles
These vehicles may enter the procession route from Tower or via Lyari Expressway Garden Interchange, Aga Khan III Road, Uncle Sarya, Nasra School, Capri Light Signal. Another option is via Bahadur Yar Jang Road (Soldier Bazaar), Holy Family Hospital, right turn at Nasra School to Capri Light Signal.
The DIG Traffic Karachi has also warned that no parking will be allowed along the procession route at any time to ensure uninterrupted movement and safety.
