University Road closure: Traffic rerouted between Hassan Square and NIPA

KARACHI: A major section of Karachi's University Road has been closed to traffic between Hassan Square and NIPA due to ongoing development work, prompting traffic police to announce alternative routes for commuters.

According to the traffic police, construction work was scheduled to begin at 7am on Saturday. Vehicles travelling from Jail Chowrangi towards NIPA will be diverted to alternative routes to maintain traffic flow.

Under the traffic advisory, vehicles approaching NIPA from Jail Chowrangi via Main University Road will be directed onto the opposite carriageway which will operate as a two-way route between NIPA and Hassan Square.

The diverted traffic will pass in front of Machli Kanta before rejoining Main University Road and continuing towards NIPA.

A separate diversion has also been introduced for motorists travelling from Hassan Square Bridge towards NIPA. The U-turn on the bridge will remain closed and vehicles will instead be directed straight towards Gharibabad.

Commuters can take a U-turn from Gharibabad to continue towards their intended destinations.

Traffic police issue advisory for commuters

Traffic authorities have urged motorists to use the designated alternative routes and follow instructions from traffic personnel deployed in the affected area.

The police said officers would remain present to facilitate commuters and minimise disruption during the development work.

Citizens requiring traffic-related assistance or facing an emergency can contact the traffic police helpline at 1915.