There are certain things you get accustomed to while living in Karachi, like the anday wala burger, biryani, and beach, the pride of every Karachiite.
But, let’s not forget the “other” things on that list- like streets flooded with water post rain, makeshift garbage disposal spots and not to forget the traffic.
Karachi Traffic to be At Its Worst This Week!
Despite the fact that the people of Karachi don’t bat an eye on the daily traffic problem, having made peace with that fact; the traffic in the metropolis has recently surpassed an average Karachiites patience level.
Yesterday, the citizens were subjected to heavy traffic jams as MA Jinnah Road was blocked blocked for traffic by workers of religious parties.
Traffic situation worsen due to #protest in #Karachi #Karachiprotest pic.twitter.com/4EOCHepTLb
— ARY Videos (@ARYVideos) November 20, 2017
With protestors gathering at the main Numaish roundabout, one of the main tracks leading from Numaish roundabout to Sea Breeze Hospital has been closed for traffic.
Meanwhile, Jail Chowrangi bridge is also closed for traffic
Due to Security reasons Jail Chowrangi bridge closed for traffic. Traffic diversion from below the jail bridge to old Sabzi mandi continue.
TRAFFIC AWARENESS AND SOCIAL MEDIA UNIT
DIG TRAFFIC KARACHI.— Karachitrafficpolice (@KtrafficpoliceE) November 20, 2017
Alternative Routes
The vehicles entering into Saddar via Guru Mandar can be diverted through People’s Secretariat.
Traffic on Shahrah-e-Quaideen can be diverted through Kashmir Road and Corridor-III.
Protesters have been staging sit-ins at the major artery of the city for the past three days and have said that they will not move till the demands of the protesters in Islamabad were met.
Citizens Continue to Suffer
Social media was flooded with complaints against the heavy traffic jam.
Yesterday my nephew who was at dialysis lost his life in traffic jam bcoz of Dharna supporting Islamabad sit in … At Karachi.
— Imtiaz Shaikh (@Imtiaz_Shaikh03) November 21, 2017
And even the road infrastructure needs to be improved!
What difference would #Shaharaefaisal make, if ander ki galiyan hi barbaad hain? #traffic in #karachi is worst!
— Mariam Ansari (@AnsariMariam) November 20, 2017
But now traffic has become an everyday issue in the life of a Karachiite.
Crazy traffic in Karachi 🙄
— Eshal (@eshal_fayyaz) November 20, 2017
In the upcoming few days, it is suggested to stay updated with traffic and plan accordingly to avoid being unnecessarily stuck for long hours.
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