On Thursday, a protest and sit-in on a major road in Karachi led to severe traffic congestion, creating significant difficulties for commuters. Both lanes from Gurumandir to Numaish Chowrangi are closed, causing heavy congestion on nearby roads and long lines of vehicles.
To manage the disruption, traffic police have implemented diversions:
- Vehicles from Gurumandir are being rerouted via Congress 45 to Peoples Chowrangi.
- Traffic from Peoples Chowrangi is being diverted towards Corridor 3.
Despite these measures, areas like Gurumandir, Peoples Chowrangi, Jamshed Road, and Jail Chowrangi continue to face significant traffic disruption.
The protest has also caused heavy congestion on major roads, including Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Soldier Bazar, and University Road. Commuters reported hours-long delays, with routine minutes-long journeys turning into arduous commutes.
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Motorists were advised to take alternative routes and allow extra travel time to avoid peak-hour delays. Traffic police are actively working to manage the situation and restore smoother flow across affected areas.
Rising Traffic Violations in Karachi
Meanwhile, a report revealed that Karachiites paid Rs 850 million in traffic fines in 2024 for violating laws. Traffic police issued 1.157 million challans during the year, with the following breakdown:
- Vehicle number plate violations: 2.21 lakh challans, totalling fines of Rs 11.93 crore.
- Signal violations: 1.96 lakh challans, resulting in fines of Rs 12.49 crore.
