The Karachi Traffic Police announced its traffic management plan for New Year’s Eve on Monday as citizens would take to famous spots to celebrate the day.

To ensure safety, Section 144 will be enforced for 48 hours, from December 31 to January 1, prohibiting the carrying or display of weapons, as well as aerial firing and the use of firecrackers.

The traffic advisory urged residents in affected areas to keep their original identity documents handy, as they will need to present these to proceed through checkpoints.

The Karachi Traffic Police have outlined specific routes for motorists travelling to popular destinations on New Year’s Eve.

Those coming from Korangi and the Expressway are advised to take Korangi Road, Sunset Boulevard, Gizri Bridge, and Saudi Signal, proceeding towards Khayaban-i-Shamshir and McDonald’s on Sea View Road.

Drivers from North Nazimabad, Gulberg, Liaquatabad, Gulshan-i-Iqbal, and New Karachi should utilise MA Jinnah Road, Garden Road, Zaibun Nisa Street, Awari Light Signal, Sindh Club Chowk, and Teen Talwar, heading towards Zam Zam Boulevard and McDonald’s Sea View Road.

For those traveling from Gadap, Bin Qasim, Landhi, Korangi, Shah Faisal, Jamshed Road, and Saddar, the recommended route includes Sharea Faisal, Sindh Club Chowk, Teen Talwar, Race Course Signal, Chaudhry Khaliquz Zaman Road, Gizri Bridge, and Saudi Signal, leading to Khayaban-i-Shamshir and McDonald’s Sea View Road.

Moreover, Jinnah Bridge will be open for traffic coming from Mai Kolachi towards Boat Basin, Bilawal House Chowrangi, and Marine Road (Hyperstar) towards McDonald’s Sea View.

The Karachi Traffic Police have released details regarding road closures and restrictions to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Certain roads will be closed to traffic, including the stretch from PIDC Chowk (Ziauddin Road) to Ziauddin Bridge towards Lucky Signal, PIDC Chowk to Club Road, Bilawal Chowrangi to Bahria Underpass, and the route from Do Talwar to Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine. Additionally, the road from Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine to 26th Street will also be closed.

Heavy vehicles, such as tankers, dumpers, and trucks, will not be permitted to travel from Maripur Road towards Jinnah Bridge and Mai Kolachi. Instead, these vehicles can reach their destinations via Jinnah Bridge using Hub River Road or Sharea Pakistan.

Light traffic will be allowed to use Mai Kolachi via Jinnah Bridge, along with routes from MT Khan Road and PIDC Chowk to Shaheen Chowk and Sharea Faisal.

Parking will be prohibited on major roads, including Sharea Faisal, Abdullah Haroon Road, Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Mai Kolachi Road, Korangi Road, and MT Khan Road, to facilitate smooth movement during the festivities.