Traffic plan issued for Youm-e-Ali (RA) procession in Karachi

The Karachi traffic police have announced a comprehensive traffic plan for March 22 (21st Ramadan) in light of the central procession marking the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (RA).

According to officials, the main congregation will be held at Nishtar Park, after which the central procession will begin at 1 PM. To facilitate the procession, M.A. Jinnah Road will remain closed from Guru Mandir to the Tower, with alternative routes set up to maintain traffic flow.

Procession route & road closures

The procession will move from Nishtar Park through Numaish, M.A. Jinnah Road, Sea Breeze, and Empress Market in Saddar before reaching its final destination at Hussainia Imambargah in Kharadar via Bolton Market.

Alternative routes for commuters

• Traffic from Nazimabad can take Lasbela Chowk and Nishtar Road to reach Garden.
• Liaquatabad commuters can use Teen Hatti, Lasbela Chowk, and Central Jail routes.
• Hasan Square to PP Chowrangi traffic will be diverted via Kashmir Road to Society Light Signal.
• Jail Flyover traffic will be redirected towards Teen Hatti and Nishtar Road.
• Shahrah-e-Quaideen to Numaish traffic will be routed via Kashmir Road.
• Vehicles from Jamshed Road to Guru Mandir can use Bahadur Yar Jang Road and Soldier Bazaar.

Authorities have advised commuters to plan ahead and follow traffic police instructions to avoid inconvenience.