{"id":17664,"date":"2023-07-04T12:34:33","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T07:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/?p=17664"},"modified":"2023-07-04T12:34:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T07:34:33","slug":"security-measure-or-traffic-hassle-dha-phase-1s-service-road-divider-sparks-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/security-measure-or-traffic-hassle-dha-phase-1s-service-road-divider-sparks-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"Security Measure or Traffic Hassle? DHA Phase-1&#8217;s Service Road Divider Sparks Debate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI: The residents of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase-1 and frequent visitors to the commercial area along Korangi Road are facing inconvenience due to a new brick divider recently installed along the service road.<\/p>\n<p>This divider has caused confusion among road users as service roads are typically meant to be single-lane roads running parallel to main roads, providing access to streets and buildings.<\/p>\n<p>Initially, the service road was converted into a double, two-track road during gas pipeline laying work in the area.<\/p>\n<p>However, the installation of a permanent brick divider in the middle of the service road has left people puzzled and frustrated.<\/p>\n<p>Some residents expressed their dissatisfaction, stating that service roads should not have dividers like main roads, as they are meant to be casual roads without a designated wrong or right way.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/dha-karachi-alerts-residents-as-cyclone-biparjoy-approaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ud2427ec3786ecf2f15618a35f6fc5d76\"><style> .ud2427ec3786ecf2f15618a35f6fc5d76 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .ud2427ec3786ecf2f15618a35f6fc5d76:active, .ud2427ec3786ecf2f15618a35f6fc5d76:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ud2427ec3786ecf2f15618a35f6fc5d76 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ud2427ec3786ecf2f15618a35f6fc5d76 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ud2427ec3786ecf2f15618a35f6fc5d76 .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ud2427ec3786ecf2f15618a35f6fc5d76:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">DHA Karachi Alerts Residents as Cyclone Biparjoy Approaches<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The congestion on the service road has also made it challenging for motorists to make U-turns on the narrow tracks.<\/p>\n<p>Upon inquiry, it was revealed that the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) implemented the divider on the recommendation of DHA Security and Vigilance.<\/p>\n<p>The main motivation behind this initiative was to deter street crimes that were prevalent in the area, particularly from the Nadra Mega Centre to the shopping malls.<\/p>\n<p>According to the CBC spokesperson, street criminals, often snatchers on motorbikes, would easily escape into the back roads after committing thefts, making it difficult for anyone to chase them down.<\/p>\n<p>The new brick divider is expected to hinder their escape and potentially slow down their vehicles, making it challenging for the thieves as well.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: DAWN<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI: The residents of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase-1 and frequent visitors to the commercial area along Korangi Road are facing inconvenience due to a new brick divider recently installed along the service road. This divider has caused confusion among road users as service roads are typically meant to be single-lane roads running parallel to main roads, providing access to streets and buildings. 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