Islamabad Traffic Diversions at Kashmir Chowk

Islamabad commuters heading past Kashmir Chowk on Club Road should plan for a detour on October 6, 2026. a source report reported that Islamabad Traffic Police had issued a diversion plan while construction work continued at Kashmir Chowk, and the impact could spill into trips between Islamabad and Rawalpindi depending on where you’re coming from and where you’re going. The exact reopening timing was not stated in the report, so drivers should leave extra time and follow on-ground police instructions before entering the area.

What is happening at Kashmir Chowk?

According to a source report, the traffic plan is tied to construction activity at Kashmir Chowk on Club Road. The report says Islamabad Traffic Police has set out alternative routes for motorists who would normally use this stretch. For background, read our earlier coverage: Islamabad Traffic Police Campaign Cuts Motorcycle Lane Violations by 95%.

That matters because Club Road is a key connector for daily travel in Islamabad. If your routine includes the Secretariat, Serena Hotel, Rawal Dam side, Bhara Kahu or Rawalpindi, a normal trip can turn into a messy delay if you head in without checking the latest traffic instructions first.

We also checked a Ministry of Planning press-release index for background, but it does not provide Kashmir Chowk traffic directions or road control details.

Which alternative routes were reported?

a source report listed destination-based routes rather than one single detour for everyone. That makes sense, because the best option depends on where you’re starting and where you need to end up.

For motorists going from the Secretariat and Serena Hotel towards Rawalpindi, the reported alternatives were:

• Srinagar Highway

• Ninth Avenue

For traffic from G-5, the Secretariat and Serena Hotel, the report listed:

• Srinagar Highway

• Mera Abadi

• Peshawar Road

If you’re coming from Lake View, a source report reported a U-turn option followed by Murree Road and Club Road where allowed. But this is where you need to be careful. A legal U-turn is one thing; forcing one near a restricted point is another. If police have blocked a section, don’t try to squeeze through.

Routes for Rawal Dam, Park Road and Lehtrar Road

a source report also reported a longer corridor for drivers heading towards Rawal Dam Chowk, Park Road and Lehtrar Road:

• Srinagar Highway

• Seventh Avenue

• Shakarparian Road

• Tulip Hotel Road

• Rawal Dam Road

This is not a promise of a faster drive. It’s just the reported diversion path. Traffic can still build up fast when office-goers, school runs and city traffic all land on the same roads.

For motorists coming from Park Road and Lehtrar Road, the reported return path was:

• Tulip Hotel Road

• Garden Avenue

• Seventh Avenue

What about Bhara Kahu, Murree and Rawalpindi?

For Bhara Kahu and Murree-bound traffic, a source report reported this sequence:

• Faizabad

• Faisal Avenue

• Zero Point

• Srinagar Highway Underpass

• Jinnah Square

• Kurriyanwala Chowk

For motorists entering Islamabad from Rawalpindi, the reported options were:

• Ninth Avenue

• Faqir Aipee Road

• Srinagar Highway

That means you really need to choose your road by destination, not by habit. A route that works for one side of the city may be a bad fit for the other.

If you want more context on this project area, see our earlier note on Islamabad Kashmir Chowk Underpass Work Starts Sept 27.

How should you plan your trip today?

Keep it simple.

• Check Islamabad Traffic Police FM 92.4 before leaving.

• Watch official Islamabad Traffic Police social posts for live updates.

• Follow barricades, officers and temporary signs, even if your app shows a different road.

• Don’t make sudden lane changes near the diversion point.

• Avoid illegal U-turns and blocked sections.

• Leave earlier than usual if you’re going to work, school, hospital or an appointment.

The most important thing is not speed. It’s reaching safely without getting trapped in a loop around Club Road.

Conclusion

Temporary diversions around Kashmir Chowk and Club Road can affect trips across Islamabad and between Islamabad and Rawalpindi, so the safest move is to use the reported alternative route that matches your destination and obey traffic police instructions at the spot. Before you leave, check ITP FM 92.4 and the latest official Islamabad Traffic Police update, then give yourself extra travel time.

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