Federal Minister for Interior Affairs Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi has announced the construction of two new underpasses in Islamabad to improve traffic flow and facilitate residents. The underpasses will be built at Serena Chowk and on the Srinagar Highway.
Minister Naqvi made this announcement during a special meeting with officials from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK). The meeting included detailed briefings on the underpasses project.
The Interior Minister has tasked the Chairman of the CDA and the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad with overseeing the construction. He emphasized the importance of adhering to full height specifications to ensure the underpasses can accommodate all types of vehicles.
During the meeting, NESPAK officials presented the initial designs for the underpasses. Minister Naqvi directed that the project be completed in the shortest possible time to alleviate current traffic issues and enhance the infrastructure of the capital city.
The meeting was attended by key figures, including the Chairman of the CDA, the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad, and officials from NESPAK. The collaborative effort underscores the government’s commitment to improving urban infrastructure and easing daily commutes for Islamabad’s residents.
The Serena Chowk underpass and the underpass on Srinagar Highway are expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion, providing a smoother transit experience for thousands of commuters.
Further details about the project timeline and budget allocation are anticipated to be disclosed in the coming weeks as the project moves from the design phase to implementation.
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Please accord top priority to Sector E-12 development stalled since 1989. Only a courageous leader like Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi can do justice to 4430 allottees (3100 died), are awaiting possession of plots for the last 35 years, despite paying full cost of land and development charges in 1989. Actions speak than words.
There is a fire need of another underpass at the new entrance & exit of the Army Headquarters on main Margalla road in sector E-10 because after opening and occupation of this new sector there is a lot of congestion of traffic. It is suggested that a single underpass catering for the traffic of Army,Navy and Airforce be constructed.
Due to universities,schools and hospitals of the Army,Navy and the Airforce with no parking facilities,the main Margalla road gets congested,nor are there adequate traffic control measures.
It is suggested that an underpass between E-10 and F-10/4 sectors passing under the Main Margalla road about two hundred metres west of the F-10 Roundabout on Margalla road where there is a natural depression, be constructed, similar to the underpass linking. G-8 with F–8 .
Nice
why putting the pic of an imposed interior minister in this post?
With due respect, then whose picture should be displayed instead of him. We should appreciate if someone is doing a good job. Mr. Naqvi is a doer and residents of islamabad have high expectations from him
I request Interior Minister and Chairman CDA to kindly expedite installation of street lights in entire D-12 sector where a large population lives without street lights . It is taking ages to install poles by CDA contractors, someone needs to be pushed.
اسلام علیکم۔ وزارت داخلہ ایمپلائز کوآپریٹو ہاؤسنگ سوسائٹی جی سولہ کا وزٹ کریں 30سال میں مسجد سکول ھسپتال قبرستان موجود نیں لیکن اہم سی ممبران کے اثاثے بہت ذیادہ ھیں لوگ مر گے پلاٹ نہیں ملا ایم سی والے شام کو اپنا پراپرٹی کا کاروبار چلاتے ھیں اللہ اور رسول صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کا واسطہ ھم پر رحم کریں
I want to divert the attention of the concerned authorities towards the blockage of a road due to which distance of travel and traffic flow has been affected badly.If you travel from police lines towards IJP/Col. Sher Khan Road, immediately after crossing the railway bridge you can’t turn right on I-11 service road as the road is blocked and are bound to take the next U turn which is far from here but there is no choice.Either this Chowk should be opened or another U turn should be created to ease the flow and distance.
Overhead or underpass at 9th Ave.n Jinnaah avenue junction should also b considered pls.
This underpass work was already awarded to Railcop but could not started due to financial constraints of CDA, the department is unable to pay the outstanding dues of small petty contracts since last year’s, announcement off mega projects is not a problem but it’s finance without planning is issue,like Nillore heights, park road,10th Avenue,Margallah Avenue, Development of sectors E 12 ,I 12,I 14,I 15 ,I 16, C 14,C 15, C 16,park enclave phase 2 ,Kuri model village,Kuri enclave are pending due to sick planning of authority REVENUE to DEVELOPMENT,God knows better to what they says DEVELOPMENT.
CDA Chairman,
Sir Jinnah Avenue becomes extremely jam packed at F9 crossing. At times the queue extendends upto Centaurus mall. Jinnah Avenue should be signal free on priority.
The country borrowing from IMF and expected pity from them should not enjoy such luxurious life. For God sake stop this corruption hole. No need of such under passes in Islamabad.Already many underpasses / overheads available. No traffic problem being noticed in Capital.
Dear respected sir kindly underpass Srinagar highway to Tablighi markaz.its very big issue for people.
While driving from old Airport towards Karal Intersection, there is a dire need to indicate two major Cities, ” Islamabad” and “Lahore”. Almost every now and then I notice people reversing to change the direction.
How an interior kinister can supervise such projects or ask the departments to do so. What a joke.
Great idea. But my humble request to gov that expansion of infrastructure is not the solution after couple of year there will be more connections then what will be the solition. ?
Exactly after 10,20 years this isb will be completely packed. So there must be alternate and permanant solution for future ahead. Construction must be minimized
Dear… Naqvi Saab you doing job so well please some more good decisions.. Like looking forward in our federal area villages he needs School. Hospital. Children park’s.
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Excellent
Building more highways means there will be more trees cutting. We don’t need these highways in Islamabad.Temperature here has already crossed 40c.