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The Traffic Police have announced a detailed traffic diversion plan ahead of the 12th Muharram procession on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Karachi.
The procession is scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM from Imambargah Sahib-e-Zaman in Block 14, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, and will conclude at Imambargah Akhir-ul-Zaman in Block 19.
It will pass through key areas including Rado Bakery, Johar Chowrangi, Perfume Chowk, and Johar Mor.
According to officials, all roads along the procession route and its connecting arteries will remain closed from 5:00 PM Tuesday until 4:30 AM Wednesday.
Both lanes of Kamran Chowrangi, leading to and from Johar Mor, will be closed for traffic. The Johar Underpass will also remain inaccessible during this time.
Traffic heading from Drigh Road and Dalmia toward Johar Chowrangi will be halted before the Nipa Flyover at the Chase Value U-turn and diverted through Ave Q Banquet, Overseas Flats, Naveed Bungalows, and Haroon Royal City.
Likewise, vehicles coming from Nipa to Drigh Road will be diverted via Alauddin U-turn to University Road.
Traffic from Mussamiyat via Kamran Chowrangi will be redirected towards Works Society using a U-turn at the Haskol Pump near Imambargah Wahdat-ul-Muslimeen. For travelers heading to Mussamiyat and Johar, alternate routes will be available via Pehlwan Goth and PHA Road.
Authorities have also warned of traffic congestion on Rashid Minhas Road, Dalmia Road, and areas near the Nipa and Johar flyovers. Heavy vehicles will not be allowed on affected routes during procession hours.
Citizens are urged to plan their travel in advance, use alternative routes, and cooperate with traffic personnel deployed for safety and guidance.
