The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed more than 31 percent of the construction work on the Islamabad Expressway Service Road East project.
The 9.3-kilometre project will provide a two-way, three-lane road from Faizabad to Gulberg Greens along the Islamabad Expressway. It aims to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion between Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf visited the site to review construction progress. Officials briefed him that work was continuing on different sections of the project.
All 153 piles for the underpass have been completed. Construction of retaining walls for Ramp A and Ramp B is underway, while work on bridges and drainage culverts is nearing completion.
The CDA chairman directed officials to maintain construction standards and ensure the project is completed on time. He also ordered action against illegal constructions and encroachments along the Expressway East that could obstruct development work.
Ashraf said the project would help reduce traffic congestion on Islamabad Expressway and save commuters’ time and fuel. It is also expected to improve travel between the twin cities.
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The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed over 31 percent of the Islamabad Expressway Service Road East project, which is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve travel between Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The project covers a 9.3-kilometre stretch from Faizabad to Gulberg Greens and includes a two-way road with three lanes on each side.
CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf recently inspected the construction site and received an update from officials. They said work was progressing across multiple sections at the same time.
All 153 piles required for the underpass have been installed. Construction of retaining walls at Ramp A and Ramp B is ongoing, while work on bridges and drainage culverts is close to completion.
Ashraf instructed the relevant departments to ensure construction quality, transparency and timely completion. He also called for the removal of illegal structures and encroachments along the route that could disrupt development activities.
He said the new service road would help reduce traffic pressure on Islamabad Expressway, allowing commuters to save time and fuel while improving connectivity between the two cities.
