Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has approved a Rs. 21.53 billion package, including a Rs. 13 billion grant, to rehabilitate and improve road infrastructure managed by Town Municipal Corporations across Karachi.
According to the CM Office, 409 roads in seven districts have been identified for repair after 24 TMCs reported that severe financial constraints prevented them from carrying out road works. Of these, 400 roads will receive patchwork repairs, while nine roads will be fully reconstructed due to extensive damage.
The total estimated cost for road rehabilitation stands at Rs. 10.93 billion. An additional Rs. 1.64 billion has been allocated for related water and sewerage works, bringing the road component cost to Rs. 12.57 billion.
District-wise data shows Malir with the highest number of damaged roads at 98, followed by West with 81, Central 53, South 50, East 49, Korangi 39, and Keamari 39. Keamari has the highest estimated cost at Rs. 2.32 billion, followed closely by West at Rs. 2.31 billion and East at Rs. 1.85 billion.
The meeting was informed that all 24 TMCs will implement internal road rehabilitation schemes within their jurisdictions. Major allocations include TMC Manghopir at Rs. 1.75 billion, Gadap Rs. 960 million, Baldia Rs944 million, and Mauripur Rs. 858 million.
While most roads will undergo patch repairs, selected routes in Gulberg, Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Sohrab Goth, Orangi, Manghopir, Saddar, and Landhi will be rehabilitated end to end.