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CDA Struggles to Meet Deadline for Margalla Avenue Project

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has been facing challenges in completing the Margalla Avenue project within the stipulated deadline, raising concerns about potential delays and increased traffic congestion in Islamabad.

The ambitious road construction project, worth approximately Rs4 billion, aims to link the newly-constructed Margalla Avenue with E-11.

Commenced in December 2022, the 5.5km road project was assigned a six-month deadline for completion, set for June 20 of this year.

However, with only 45% of the work completed thus far, it appears highly unlikely that the CDA will meet the deadline as per official statements.

“While we are exerting all-out efforts to complete this project, it is next to impossible to meet the June 20 deadline,” admitted an official from the CDA.

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The official cited service shifting as a main contributing factor causing the delay.

The Margalla Avenue project involves constructing a 5.5km road that stretches from sector D-12, where Margalla Avenue currently ends, to Khayaban-i-Iqbal in E-11.

Furthermore, the plan includes the construction of a flyover and an interchange at E-11, aiming to alleviate potential traffic congestion in the area.

Substantial progress has been made on the project, with the completion of the sub-base work for the road and the construction of girders for the interchange.

According to the official, the next step is to initiate the girders launching work. With maximum effort, the official suggested that the project could be completed within the next three months.

Margalla Avenue, already serving as a shortcut road for motorists along a 10km stretch from GT Road to D-12, is expected to experience a significant increase in traffic due to the ongoing residential and commercial development in the surrounding areas.

The CDA is currently working on four residential sectors along this road, with construction underway in two sectors and plans to commence work in the remaining two.

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Additionally, a central business district (CBT) is planned along Margalla Avenue, further fueling future expectations of heavy traffic flow.

Anticipating potential bottlenecks near D-12, the CDA decided to construct the 5.5-km road from D-12 to E-11 to mitigate future traffic congestion.

However, concerns have been raised regarding the CDA’s focus on completing only a portion of Margalla Avenue rather than the entire road from GT Road to Murree Road in Bhara Kahu, as originally planned.

“Construction of the first and last portion of Margalla Avenue is commendable, but the CDA should have prioritized the completion of the entire road as outlined in the master plan,” expressed an official, highlighting the importance of adhering to the planned alignment to ensure long-term effectiveness and connectivity.

As the deadline looms, the CDA will need to intensify its efforts to expedite the remaining construction work on Margalla Avenue.

Failure to complete the project within the extended timeframe may result in increased traffic congestion and inconvenience for commuters, emphasizing the need for timely and efficient execution of critical infrastructure projects.

Source: DAWN

Comments

  1. Margalla Avenue is closed for traffic since one month near Shah Allah Ditta underpass as both routes to and from Sangjani on account of sunken ground due to non compaction by the contractor. A Salute to FWO

  2. جی روڈ سے ڈی 12 کا سیکشن دوبارہ کب تک کھولنے کا امکان ھے

  3. Near to Shah Allah Ditta road is closed from one month because of non compaction. This is Capital of Pakistan?
    They are top contractors in Pakistan? Pakistan is going towards development?

  4. he challenges faced by the CDA in completing the Margalla Avenue project within the set deadline raise concerns about potential delays and increased traffic congestion in Islamabad. With only 45% of the work completed so far, meeting the June 20 deadline seems highly unlikely. Service shifting has been cited as a major factor causing the delay. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and includes the construction of a flyover and interchange. While progress has been made, there are concerns about prioritizing completion of the entire road as outlined in the master plan. Timely and efficient execution of critical infrastructure projects is crucial to minimize inconvenience for commuters and ensure long-term effectiveness and connectivity.

  5. What about the citizens living In D12 ,Where can they enter the Margilla Avenue?
    When will the alternate route will have proper paved road .

  6. The FWO & CDA officials have shared their views as ‘routine issues to be remedied with minor works’ according to them the earth reacts to such loads and it is normal. Having seen massive roads infrastructure been put together in pakistan and elsewhere in the world, I don’t recall many examples to vindicate the expression ‘normal routine’ the soil must be compacted properly to be able to bear the load, period!

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