CDA Begins Construction of New Six-Lane Road in Islamabad

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started construction of a new six lane road along the eastern side of the Islamabad Expressway, replacing the existing service road to improve traffic flow in the capital.

The 8.5 kilometer road will run from Faizabad to Gulberg Greens. The project includes a flyover at Faizabad to connect the new road with the Islamabad Expressway and an underpass at the Lethrar Road and Khanna Bridge intersection.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the project site and directed the CDA to complete the work on a fast track. He instructed officials to finish the project within a few months instead of the original one year timeline while maintaining quality and transparency.

The minister said the project will ease traffic congestion on the Islamabad Expressway and improve travel for residents of both Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The CDA awarded the contract to M/S Leimar, which submitted a bid 13 percent below the estimated project cost of Rs. 6 billion.

Officials have completed the road survey and have started site clearing and utility relocation before beginning full scale construction. The CDA also relocated around 200 graves to clear the road alignment before work began.

According to officials, the project could take around 150 working days if construction continues at full pace, although the approved completion period remains one year. Sources also said the CDA is considering developing a commercial strip along the new road, which could generate significant revenue through future plot auctions.

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