CDA says work on Margalla Avenue extension progresses at full pace in Islamabad

On Sunday, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) reported that the Margalla Avenue extension project from N5 to M1 was advancing swiftly in Islamabad. The extension aims to facilitate seamless travel between Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf, during his site visit, highlighted that the completion of this project would provide convenient access for Islamabad residents, particularly those commuting from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Abbottabad, Mansehra, and other cities.

Ashraf emphasized that the project would notably benefit travelers heading to the Islamabad International Airport. Currently, Margalla Road concludes near D-12, compelling traffic from F, G, and H sectors to utilize Srinagar Highway or IJP Road to connect with the motorway. The CDA stated that the new link would grant northern Islamabad direct access to M-1, thereby alleviating congestion on Kashmir Highway and 9th Avenue.

Measuring 2.7 kilometers, the road begins at GT Road and terminates near the Sangjani Grid Station within Islamabad, where it will intersect with an additional 2.5-kilometer road, under construction by the National Highway Authority (NHA), ultimately connecting to M-1. Ashraf was briefed on the project's progress, which reported that 35 percent of the work has been completed.

Construction activities are ongoing around the clock, with significant advancements in road widening and extension, as well as the accompanying service road.