The first winter snowfall in Murree is calling the people. Everyone is visiting with their families and swamping the Murree roads. As per a report, 50,000 cars have entered Murree, where there’s a parking capacity of only 4,000 vehicles.
The Rawalpindi administration has issued a travel advisory for the tourists coming to Murree. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rawalpindi has deployed a number of traffic wardens under the supervision of inspectors at all critical points.
The travel advisory will help tourists avoid traffic jams and enjoy the weather. The police have requested the drivers to keep in their lanes, avoid violating the traffic rules to get ahead, stay patient, and save each other time.
DC Muhammad Ali Randhawa said a large number of illegally parked vehicles have further reduced the space for traffic to move forward. The authorities will take strict measures to get traffic violators out of the way and ensure the traffic flow.
Travel Advisory for Murree @GovtofPunjabPK pic.twitter.com/V1FH03yebL
— Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi (@DCRawalpindi) December 27, 2021
Advisory for Murree Tourists
If you are planning to go to Murree to enjoy the winter vacation or are already there, please take care of these things.
- Avoid taking vehicles with weak engines.
- Keep the air pressure low in your vehicles’ tyres.
- Do not stop your vehicle in the middle of the road to capture selfies and pictures.
- Keep in your lane if you are stuck in a traffic jam.
- Get information about the weather situation before coming to Murree from the following numbers:
Control Room 051-9269019
Assistant Commissioner Murree 0321-3219221
DSP Traffic 0321-5615668
- In case of emergency, contact Traffic Police Helpline at 051-9269200
As per a recent Murree traffic update, Barian to Nathiagali road is closed. If you are travelling to Murree, beware of the heavy snowfall and traffic jams. A better idea is to enjoy the weather at home with your family and stay out of trouble.
It is also interesting to mention that a lot of cars dosn’t have the right equipment, in a snowing area it should be mendatory to have anti skid chaine in car, at least snow tyres / winter tyres.
It is mendatory in Pakistan or not ???
For the people who got the means,better go there with a 4×4 or an SUV with AWD system.
Using the above mentionned means is better for everyone security, making traffic flow better….