Authorities in Karachi have announced a major traffic restriction starting 7 PM today, urging citizens planning to visit markets for Eidul Fitr shopping to follow traffic advisories carefully.
The Karachi Traffic Police issued the notice to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety during peak shopping hours.
Rickshaws and Taxis Restricted in Key Markets
According to the traffic police, rickshaws and taxis will face extensive restrictions across major markets and commercial areas ahead of Eid.
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All main stores will have controlled entry, and additional police officers have been deployed to assist shoppers and maintain order.
Key traffic measures include:
- Main Rashid Minhas Road: Ban on taxis, rickshaws, and commercial vehicles.
- Tariq Road (Allah Wali to Ittehad Signal in Bahadurabad): Rickshaws and taxis prohibited; commercial vehicles directed to alternative routes.
- Drigh Road: Traffic rerouted towards NIPA via the bridge.
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- North Karachi-bound traffic: Diverted using alternate paths.
- Saddar Fawara Chowk to GPO and Singer Chowk to Rehbil Nisa: Restricted for rickshaws and taxis.
Authorities have also designated alternate routes in congested areas, including Clifton Bridge, Teen Talwar, and Race Course, to maintain traffic flow.
Objective of the Restrictions
The Karachi Traffic Police emphasized that these measures aim to:
- Facilitate safe and efficient movement of shoppers.
- Prevent congestion in busy commercial areas.
- Ensure smooth access for emergency and essential vehicles.
Officials have asked citizens to plan their travel ahead, follow traffic signs, and use alternate routes to avoid delays during the festive evening.
Every year, Karachi sees a significant increase in traffic ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, especially in commercial hubs like Tariq Road, Saddar, and Clifton.
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Authorities regularly impose restrictions on rickshaws, taxis, and commercial vehicles to reduce congestion and ensure public safety.
This year’s measures follow previous efforts where similar traffic plans were successfully implemented to manage the Eid shopping rush in Karachi.
