Khanna Pul Traffic Diversions: Alternate Routes

Islamabad commuters heading past Khanna Pul should plan for a change from October 26, 2026. Islamabad Traffic Police has put traffic diversions in place because of construction work, and the arrangement will stay active until further notice or orders, according to Islamabad Police and an APP report. If your daily route touches Tramri Chowk, Lehtrar Road, Ali Pur or the Islamabad Expressway, this is one of those updates you should read before you leave home.

What has changed at Khanna Pul and Lehtrar Road?

The official notice says the traffic changes are linked to construction work at Khanna Pul on Lehtrar Road. These are not being described as a full road shutdown, but as diversions and traffic restrictions that will remain in place until further notice.

That matters because a familiar route can suddenly stop working the way it used to. And when a police-managed diversion is active, the best move is simple: know your destination first, then pick the right alternate road before you start driving.

The notice also asks motorists to follow the instructions of traffic police officers on duty. The APP report adds that personnel will stay deployed at key points to guide drivers, while the official post tells commuters to watch ITP FM 92.4 and Islamabad Police’s official pages for updates.

For readers who often deal with traffic changes in the capital, our earlier coverage of Islamabad Traffic Diversions at Kashmir Chowk may also be useful as a general reference point on how these route changes are usually handled.

Which route should traffic use for Tramri Chowk, Lehtrar Road and Ali Pur?

If you are travelling from Tramri Chowk towards Lehtrar Road and Ali Pur, the official alternative is Faizabad, Rawal Dam Chowk and Park Road, according to Islamabad Police.

This is the key detail many drivers can miss at a glance. The notice is not saying that every vehicle going toward Tramri Chowk must use this route. It specifically says traffic from Tramri Chowk towards Lehtrar Road and Ali Pur should take this path instead.

So if that’s your route, don’t wait until the last second to turn around near the restriction point. Pick the alternative early and stick with it. That’s the safest way to avoid confusion and sudden lane changes near the diversion.

What is the route from Khanna Pul to Islamabad Expressway?

For vehicles travelling from Khanna Pul towards Islamabad Expressway, the recommended alternate route is Ghauri Town Link Road, according to both Islamabad Police and the APP report.

This is the route drivers need to remember if they are trying to reach the Expressway side without getting stuck at the construction point. The official notice does not promise a faster trip, but it does give this as the correct alternative for that direction of travel.

How much extra time should commuters allow?

Islamabad Traffic Police advises commuters to allow 20 to 25 extra minutes for affected journeys, according to the official notice and the APP report.

That buffer is worth taking seriously. If your usual trip leaves you just enough time to reach work, school, a meeting or a appointment on time, this diversion can push you behind schedule very quickly. Leaving a little earlier is the simplest way to protect your day.

A practical way to think about it: if you normally leave at 8:00 a.m., try to head out around 7:35 to 7:40 a.m. for the same arrival window. The exact delay can vary, but the official guidance is clear — don’t cut it too close.

What should you do before leaving?

Keep these points in mind:

• Check which direction you’re travelling before you start.

• Use the correct alternate route for your destination.

• Allow the advised 20 to 25 minutes extra.

• Follow traffic police officers on duty at the diversion.

• Keep an eye on official Islamabad Police updates in case the route advice changes.

And if you want more traffic-related updates from the capital, keep an eye on Islamabad Traffic Update: Red Zone & Expressway Closed for Foreign Delegations: Alternate Routes 2026 for another example of how major route changes are handled in Islamabad.

Conclusion

For now, the main thing is simple: if your route touches Khanna Pul or Lehtrar Road, don’t leave without checking which diversion applies to you. Use Faizabad, Rawal Dam Chowk and Park Road for traffic from Tramri Chowk towards Lehtrar Road and Ali Pur, and use Ghauri Town Link Road if you’re heading from Khanna Pul towards Islamabad Expressway. Most of all, give yourself the official 20 to 25 minute buffer and follow traffic police instructions at the spot.

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