Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has accelerated construction work on the Islamabad Expressway project to eliminate traffic problems in the city, news sources reported on January 24. The project is now entering the final phases of construction with several portions completed.
According to a CDA official, contractors have completed work on the PWD junction, and work on the 16-kilometre section of Koral to Rawat has been prioritised. Similarly, Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) will complete the two-kilometre part of the road from Korang to Span bridge in the next few weeks, with a total expenditure of PKR 2.23 billion. The CDA spokeswoman told the reporters that the FWO will build service roads near the PWD intersection. Including four lanes on both sides, with two rigid lanes for heavy traffic and two flexible lanes for light vehicles. Similarly, the work on the last leg of the Soan Bridge project will start from June this year after the budget.
The project will be completed by the government under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), while the DHA interchange will be completed by DHA authorities. It is worth noting that the project is one of the mega development projects now underway in the capital city. The initiatives aim to reduce traffic congestion and improve the capital city’s commutability.
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