{"id":18259,"date":"2023-07-26T11:11:43","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T06:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/?p=18259"},"modified":"2023-07-26T11:11:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T06:11:43","slug":"railcop-to-undertake-underpass-construction-and-srinagar-highway-widening-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/railcop-to-undertake-underpass-construction-and-srinagar-highway-widening-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Railcop to Undertake Underpass Construction and Srinagar Highway Widening Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Railway Constructions Pakistan Limited (Railcop) is poised to receive a significant contract for the construction of a double barrel underpass near Serena Hotel and widening a portion of the Srinagar Highway in Islamabad.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) called for bids exclusively from government-run construction firms, and Railcop and National Logistic Cell (NLC) participated in the competitive bidding process.<\/p>\n<p>The details suggest that Railcop&#8217;s bid, amounting to Rs. 2.1 billion, emerged as the lowest, surpassing NLC&#8217;s bid of over three billion rupees.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/tentative-alignment-for-margalla-avenue-m1-motorway-link-road-approved-by-cda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ue1f802c27bd479e01735ef833e4ceb41\"><style> .ue1f802c27bd479e01735ef833e4ceb41 { 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; } .ue1f802c27bd479e01735ef833e4ceb41:active, .ue1f802c27bd479e01735ef833e4ceb41:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ue1f802c27bd479e01735ef833e4ceb41 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ue1f802c27bd479e01735ef833e4ceb41 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ue1f802c27bd479e01735ef833e4ceb41 .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ue1f802c27bd479e01735ef833e4ceb41: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\">Tentative Alignment for Margalla Avenue - M1 Motorway Link Road Approved by CDA<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Consequently, Railcop is set to be awarded the prestigious project.<\/p>\n<p>A progress review meeting at CDA&#8217;s headquarters, chaired by CDA Chairman Noorul Amin Mengal, discussed the ongoing projects and focused on the aforementioned project.<\/p>\n<p>The engineering wing of CDA revealed that Railcop secured the lowest bid and will receive work orders after the bid evaluation process.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the project entails the contractor finalizing the underpass&#8217;s design before commencing construction.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the existing Srinagar Highway from 7th Avenue Interchange to Serena Chowk will be widened with two additional lanes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/parliamentary-secretary-briefs-na-regarding-retrieved-railways-land\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u9679f7baa10dddf1ded7115aff756903\"><style> .u9679f7baa10dddf1ded7115aff756903 { 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; } .u9679f7baa10dddf1ded7115aff756903:active, .u9679f7baa10dddf1ded7115aff756903:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u9679f7baa10dddf1ded7115aff756903 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u9679f7baa10dddf1ded7115aff756903 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u9679f7baa10dddf1ded7115aff756903 .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u9679f7baa10dddf1ded7115aff756903: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\">Parliamentary Secretary Briefs NA Regarding Retrieved Railways Land<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The last section of this highway, from the said junction to Murree Road, will also undergo an overhaul.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, the design and construction work for the entire project is expected to be completed within six months.<\/p>\n<p>The current prolonged traffic signal at the junction of Serena Chowk has been causing traffic congestion and inconveniencing motorists, resulting in frequent traffic jams during rush hours.<\/p>\n<p>An engineer from CDA emphasized that upon completion, this project would resolve the issue of traffic jams and make Srinagar Highway a signal-free artery.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the meeting attendees were informed that the civic agency has recently been awarded the project for widening Jinnah Avenue from F-8 to F-10.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/work-on-flyover-portion-of-bhara-kahu-bypass-kicks-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"uad8649fd87578523cacf825a3f10ad4e\"><style> .uad8649fd87578523cacf825a3f10ad4e { 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; } .uad8649fd87578523cacf825a3f10ad4e:active, .uad8649fd87578523cacf825a3f10ad4e:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .uad8649fd87578523cacf825a3f10ad4e { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .uad8649fd87578523cacf825a3f10ad4e .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .uad8649fd87578523cacf825a3f10ad4e .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .uad8649fd87578523cacf825a3f10ad4e: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\">Work on Flyover Portion of Bhara Kahu Bypass Kicks Off<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The inauguration of this project is scheduled for today (Wednesday), with the presence of Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah expected at the event.<\/p>\n<p>During the review of ongoing projects, it was highlighted that the Bhara Kau bypass is nearing completion, with only a few days&#8217; worth of work remaining.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting also acknowledged the progress on various other projects, including the construction of the road from D-12 to E-11 and the widening of the Islamabad highway.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: DAWN<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Railway Constructions Pakistan Limited (Railcop) is poised to receive a significant contract for the construction of a double barrel underpass near Serena Hotel and widening a portion of the Srinagar Highway in Islamabad. 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