The Karachi traffic police have introduced a comprehensive traffic management plan to ensure a smooth flow of vehicles during the central Youm-e-Ali (RA) procession on Saturday, March 22.
This procession is being held to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (RA).
The main gathering will take place at Nishtar Park on the 21st of Ramadan, after which the central procession will commence at 1:00 PM.
To efficiently manage traffic during the event, M.A. Jinnah Road will be closed to regular traffic from Guru Mandir to the Tower. Traffic police will be present to guide motorists toward alternative routes to avoid congestion.
Procession Route:
The procession will begin at Nishtar Park and pass through:
- Numaish, M.A. Jinnah Road, Sea Breeze, and Empress Market in Saddar.
- It will then continue via Saddar Regal and Tibet Centre, rejoining M.A. Jinnah Road.
- The procession will conclude at Hussainia Imambargah in Kharadar via Bolton Market.
Alternative Routes for Commuters:
To ease traffic flow, the following alternative routes have been designated:
- Vehicles from Nazimabad: Should use Lasbela Chowk and Nishtar Road towards the Garden.
- Traffic from Liaquatabad: We should take the route through Teen Hatti, Lasbela Chowk, and Central Jail.
- Motorists from Hasan Square: Can divert via Kashmir Road to Society Light Signal and reach PP Chowrangi.
- Traffic from Jail Flyover: Will be directed towards Teen Hatti and Nishtar Road.
- Vehicles on Shahrah-e-Quaideen heading towards Numaish: Will be rerouted via Kashmir Road through Society Light Signal.
- Commuters from Jamshed Road to Guru Mandir: Can take Bahadur Yar Jang Road and Soldier Bazaar.
Traffic police have advised motorists to plan their routes and follow instructions to avoid delays during the procession.