Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said on Wednesday that the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project could take another two years to finish.
Speaking on ARY News’ morning show Bakhabar Sawera, he assured that many of the difficulties being faced by citizens would be resolved within the next four to six months. He added that traffic and construction-related issues along University Road were expected to be settled by early next year.
Memon emphasized that the provincial government was committed to speeding up the project but noted that technical hurdles, such as shifting gas, water, and K-Electric lines from the designated route, were causing delays.
“The government is not responsible for the embarrassment caused by these delays. We are actively working and have instructed the Karachi Commissioner to monitor the project daily,” he said.
The minister criticized the previous caretaker administration for neglecting the project during its tenure, adding that rising material costs after the signing of the Red Line contract had further complicated progress.
Memon also offered an apology to Karachi’s residents for the inconvenience caused. “We understand the frustration and are addressing issues daily. The Sindh government aims to complete the Red Line BRT as soon as possible,” he concluded.