The Karachi Traffic Police have detailed a New Year’s Eve plan, aiming to manage crowds as they close several roads near Sea View from December 31 to January 1, 2025.
In response to the expected large crowds at popular spots like Clifton and Sea View, roads will be closed, and security will be heightened. The enforcement of Section 144 will prohibit arms and firecrackers, aiming to prevent injuries and fatalities seen in past celebrations.
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DHA residents should use alternative routes and present their original IDs for easier access through restrictions.
Closed Roads:
- From PIDC Chowk (Ziauddin Road) to Ziauddin Bridge towards Lucky Signal.
- From PIDC Chowk to Club Road.
- From Bilawal Chowrangi to Bahria Underpass.
- From Do Talwar to Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine.
- From Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine to 26th Street.
Alternative Routes:
- For Korangi, Sunset Boulevard, and Gizri: use Korangi Road, Sunset Boulevard, Gizri Bridge to Saudi Signal, then onto Khayaban-e-Shamshir and McDonald’s Sea View road.
- From North Nazimabad and nearby: travel via M.A. Jinnah Road, Garden Road, to Sindh Club Chowk, then Teen Talwar towards Zam Zam Boulevard and McDonald’s Sea View road.
- From Gadap and southeast: take Sharea Faisal to Sindh Club Chowk, then Teen Talwar, Race Course Signal, to Gizri Bridge and Saudi Signal, finishing at Khayaban-e-Shamshir and McDonald’s Sea View road.
- From Mai Kolachi and Boat Basin: proceed over Jinnah Bridge, through Bilawal House Chowrangi, and Marine Road (Hyperstar) towards McDonald’s Sea View.
No parking is allowed on Sharea Faisal, Abdullah Haroon Road, Dr Ziaduddin Ahmed Road, Mai Kolachi Road, Korangi Road, and MT Khan Road.
Traffic police will enforce laws strictly against vehicles without silencers and reckless driving during the celebrations.
