CM Sindh Inaugurates Rs. 6.1 Billion Road Project in Karachi

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday inaugurated the Rs. 6.1 billion Korangi Causeway Bridge.

The 1.4-kilometer-long bridge is built over the Malir River and connects the Korangi Industrial Area with Karachi’s East and South districts. It features six lanes, with three lanes on each side, and is expected to serve nearly five million commuters daily.

Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Shah, Labour Minister Saeed Ghani, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, and other officials accompanied the chief minister. Special Assistant Ali Rashid and Local Government Secretary Waseem Shamshad received the delegation at the site.

Addressing the ceremony, the chief minister said the bridge will facilitate access to the Korangi and Landhi industrial zones and improve connectivity for daily commuters. He said the area previously became inaccessible during rainfall, which disrupted movement across the city. He added that the government approved the project nearly three years ago to resolve this issue.

The chief minister said the bridge forms part of a wider effort to restore Karachi’s infrastructure.

He said additional construction work is underway, including the connection of Shahrah-i-Bhutto with Korangi Road. He stated that authorities plan to open Shahrah-i-Bhutto by Eid or shortly afterward, adding that the road will be operational from Korangi Road to the M-9 Motorway after Eid.