Commercial Bulldozers Start Clearing Islamabad Expressway

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) removed 124 structures and sealed 58 buildings along Islamabad Expressway as part of an crackdown on illegal constructions and encroachments. This action took place between Sohan and Khanna Bridge along the Expressway Service Road (East), where a significant road expansion project is underway.

Over 28 percent of the 9.3-kilometre project, spanning from Faizabad to Gulberg, has been completed. The project aims to transform the road into a dual carriageway with three lanes on each side, enhancing traffic flow and access to nearby residential areas. Construction work continues on multiple sections, including excavation, road foundations, bridges, and drainage facilities.

CDA emphasized that the enforcement drive targeted unauthorized commercial activities, illegal constructions, encroachments, and breaches of building regulations. The authority anticipates that the finished project will alleviate traffic congestion, shorten commuting times, and decrease fuel consumption for motorists utilizing the Expressway.