{
  "id": 13020153,
  "title": "Capital Development Authority plans to execute 11th Avenue project in two phases",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/capital-development-authority-plans-to-execute-11th-avenue-project-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T03:54:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2035858/capital-development-authority-plans-to-execute-11th-avenue-project-in-two-phases"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Islamabad has announced plans to execute the 11th Avenue project in two phases. The first phase will commence from E-11 interchange to Srinagar Highway, with a planned completion within a year. The road will feature three lanes on each side and include around 17 bridges and overpasses. Recently, CDA's Development Works Department (DWP) approved a project construction cost of Rs24.5 billion for this phase. This phase will connect Srinagar Highway with Margalla Avenue, thereby dividing the overall traffic load between the two roads. The second phase of this project is yet to be determined.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to execute the 11th Avenue project in two phases, starting the first phase from E-11 to Srinagar Highway. Recently, CDA’s DWP approved PC-I worth Rs24.5 billion for the construction of the highway from Margalla Avenue to IJP Road. According to the PC-I, the 7.5km road, with three lanes on each side, will be completed within a year.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Capital Development Authority plans 11th Avenue project in two phases",
    "First phase from E-11 interchange to Srinagar Highway, completion within a year",
    "Phase 1 cost Rs24.5 billion, includes 17 bridges and overpasses"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The planned two-phase execution of the 11th Avenue project suggests a strategic approach by CDA to manage traffic load and expedite development, starting with a high-cost, large-scale first phase.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Capital Development Authority plans to execute 11th Avenue project in two phases",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/capital-development-authority-plans-to-execute-11th-avenue-project-in-13034250",
        "published": "2026-10-09T03:54:40.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}