Opening Date Confirmed for New Underpass in Islamabad

The Capital Development Authority in Islamabad has confirmed the opening date for a new underpass at Kashmir Chowk, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in the area. The project, costing Rs1.4 billion, is set for completion within one month, according to a CDA spokesperson. Kashmir Chowk, a junction with approximately 107,000 vehicles passing through daily, often experiences delays, particularly during peak hours.

The underpass will comprise separate lanes for traffic originating from the Serena side and for vehicles traveling from Faizabad towards Murree. To further enhance traffic flow, four new slip roads will be constructed around the junction. An additional area of five acres will be allocated for road expansion and associated infrastructure.

This initiative is also part of a broader plan to expand lanes on the Islamabad Expressway. The CDA estimates that the project, initially budgeted at Rs1.6 billion, has been optimized to cost Rs1.4 billion. Upon completion and integration with other planned road network improvements, the project is expected to reduce travel time between Islamabad and Rawalpindi to approximately 16 to 18 minutes.