Islamabad hiking trails closed from April 20 after authorities issued a formal notification shutting Trail 2, Trail 3, Trail 4 and Trail 5 until further notice amid heightened security arrangements in the federal capital.
The closure comes alongside a broader traffic plan introduced to manage movement during the arrival of foreign delegations. Authorities have sealed key roads, imposed diversions and restricted access to several major areas across the city.
According to the official notification, Trails 2, 3, 4 and 5 are no longer open to the public. Authorities have not announced a reopening date.
The decision adds to wider restrictions already in place across Islamabad. Residents and visitors now face both trail closures and significant traffic disruptions in several parts of the capital.
Islamabad Traffic Police said the Expressway from Korral to Zero Point will remain closed, while traffic on Srinagar Highway may face intermittent suspension.
Authorities have also completely sealed the Red Zone and its extended areas for all types of traffic. These steps form part of strict security measures linked to visiting foreign delegations.
Alternate Routes Issued for Commuters
Residents of sectors G-5, G-6, G-7, F-6 and F-7 have been advised to use Margalla Road and Ninth Avenue for travel to and from Rawalpindi. Traffic from Faisal Avenue and Zero Point will also move toward Ninth Avenue.
If the Zero Point to Korral Chowk route closes, commuters can use Srinagar Highway, Ninth Avenue, Stadium Road, Murree Road and Rawal Road as alternatives. If Park Road or Club Road is blocked, traffic will be rerouted to Tramri Chowk.
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Residents of Bhara Kahu have been advised to use Kurang Road, Bani Gala and Lehtrar Road. People travelling from Rawalpindi’s Saddar area to Islamabad can use Colonel Sher Khan Road, Fakir Aipi Road or Ninth Avenue.
Authorities have imposed a ban on heavy traffic entering Islamabad until further notice. Officials directed vehicles travelling between Peshawar and Lahore to use the motorway via Taxila, the Chakri Interchange and Chak Beli Road to reach Rawat on the GT Road.
Transporters have been urged to avoid entering Islamabad during this period to prevent delays and inconvenience. Citizens have also been told to follow updates through the Islamabad Traffic Police WhatsApp channel, social media platforms and FM 92.4.
