Islamabad Road Closed for Kashmir Chowk Underpass

Islamabad Traffic Police has closed the road from Rawal Dam Chowk towards Serena Hotel from November 3, 2026, and the restriction will stay in place until further notice. reportedly the step is linked to construction work on the Kashmir Chowk underpass.

For daily commuters, the main point is simple: this is a one-way closure, not a full shutdown of the surrounding road network. Traffic moving from Kashmir Chowk towards Rawal Dam Chowk and Faizabad will continue as usual. Even so, drivers should expect slower movement near diversion points and allow extra time for the trip.

What route is closed

reportedly at

the closed stretch is the road used by drivers heading from Rawal Dam Chowk to Serena Hotel. The closure began on November 3 and has no fixed end date yet.

That means people travelling between central Islamabad, Rawal Dam, Park Road, Faizabad, Aabpara, and Bhara Kahu may need to change their usual route, especially during morning and evening rush hours.

Alternate routes announced for drivers

The traffic plan shared in the source report gives two main diversion options:

• Aabpara to Rawal Dam Chowk and Park Road: use Garden Avenue and Shakarparian Road

• Park Road and Faizabad to Aabpara and Bhara Kahu: use Garden Avenue, Seventh Avenue, and Srinagar Highway

Drivers are being asked to follow the officers on duty instead of trying to enter the closed section. That matters most near the Red Zone side, where traffic can build up fast when drivers arrive without checking the latest route plan first.

For readers who want more background on earlier Kashmir Chowk restrictions, see:

Islamabad Kashmir Chowk Underpass Work Starts Sept 27

Why this matters for commuters

This closure affects more than one lane of traffic. It can change the way people move between key parts of Islamabad that many office workers, students, and families use every day. A trip that normally stays on one direct path may now need a longer loop through Garden Avenue, Seventh Avenue, or Srinagar Highway.

The exact delay will depend on the time of day, the volume of traffic, and how many drivers use the diversion. Even so, the main impact is likely to be felt most at peak hours, when a single closed direction can slow down the whole area around it.

Leave early and watch for updates

The Chief Traffic Officer has advised citizens to leave 20 to 25 minutes earlier than usual. reportedly traffic officers will be present on the road to guide motorists.

Updates will be shared through ITP FM 92.4 and Islamabad Police social media pages. For readers planning repeat trips in this area, it is a good idea to check those channels before leaving, keep navigation apps updated, and still follow police instructions on the ground if they differ from the map.

For drivers who use Park Road often, this earlier DrivePK report may also help with route planning:

Margalla Underpass on Islamabad Park Road Opening Soon

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