Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday (January 3) has decided to start the expansion work on Islamabad Expressway Phase-I immediately through a government company, according to news sources.
As per the details, the Islamabad Expressway, from Korang Bridge to G.T. Road, will be expanded in two phases. Phase-I will include a two-kilometre portion from Korang Bridge to PWD Interchange.
Being one of the busiest roads in the city, traffic on this main artery has increased because of the growth of housing societies. According to the CDA officials, if the portion was widened from the existing two to four lanes, half of the congestion problems on the expressway will be solved.
Moreover, the CDA board has decided to award the contract of the expressway under Rule 42(f) of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules. It will help solve the problems faced by commuters on the Koral-Rawat section of the expressway. According to CDA officials of the engineering wing, the agency has reserved PKR 2 billion for the project and will get a 2-kilometre portion constructed on its own. However, for the remaining 7-kilometre up to G.T. Road, the agency will request the federal government for funds under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).
It is pertinent to note that the work on PWD Interchange and expansion of Korang Bridge is currently in progress. The CDA officials stated that the work on the interchange has been completed and is open to the public. Minor works such as lighting, landscaping and lane marking are left to be carried out.
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