Head of Capital Traffic Police: Mosalla doors opened three hours earlier

The head of Tehran's traffic police implemented extensive traffic measures for the leadership funeral procession ceremony, which included advancing preparations three hours ahead of schedule. Since yesterday, the capital's entry points have faced a 40 percent increase in traffic volume, with Alborz, Mazandaran, and Isfahan provinces accounting for the largest number of participant arrivals. Measures included traffic restrictions in areas surrounding the prayer grounds (from the east on Seyyed Shirazi Street, from the north on Haghani Street, from the west on Vali-Asr Street, and from the south on designated boundaries) and provision of temporary parking at Tehran's entry points.

• The head of traffic police emphasized that traffic preparations began three hours ahead of the scheduled time.
• The capital's entry points faced a 40 percent increase in traffic volume.
• Alborz, Mazandaran, and Isfahan provinces accounted for the highest number of participant arrivals in Tehran.
• The prayer grounds gates opened three hours ahead of the initially scheduled time.
• Traffic-restricted zones surrounding the prayer grounds were delimited from four directions (east, north, west, and south).
• Temporary parking was provided at Tehran's entry points to facilitate pilgrim transportation via public transit.
• The head of traffic police recommended refraining from the use of personal vehicles.
• Haghani Street, Seyyed Shirazi Street, Vali-Asr Street, and southern prayer grounds areas were placed under traffic restrictions.. **Coverage difference:** Entekhab and Tejarat News emphasized traffic statistics (40 percent increase in volume) and the geographic origins of participants, whereas Defapress and Jam-e Jam highlighted practical recommendations (avoiding personal vehicles and using temporary parking); all sources were consistent regarding the timing (three hours ahead) and traffic restriction zones.