Islamabad’s Park Road Underpass Opens to Traffic After Delays
Islamabad’s Park Road underpass has opened to traffic after facing delays during construction, providing motorists with a new route through one of the capital’s busy corridors.
Vehicles have started using the newly completed underpass, with footage shared online showing traffic moving through the facility. The development marks the latest stage of a major road infrastructure project in the area.
Park Road Underpass Now Open
The underpass is part of a wider infrastructure scheme designed to improve traffic movement around Park Road and its connecting routes.
The project was launched by the Capital Development Authority (CDA), with construction initially expected to be completed within a relatively short timeframe. However, delays pushed back the opening of the facility.
The opening is expected to provide motorists with a more direct route and reduce the need to use temporary diversions that were in place during construction.
Part of Major Park Road Infrastructure Project
The underpass forms part of the broader Park Road development package, which includes additional road infrastructure and improvements aimed at strengthening connectivity in the surrounding areas.
The project is intended to improve links between Park Road, Margalla Avenue and nearby locations while helping manage traffic congestion.
CDA has recently emphasized the importance of completing infrastructure projects according to approved timelines and maintaining traffic management and public safety during construction.
Construction Delays Caused Traffic Problems
The Park Road project had faced complaints from residents, students and traders during construction.
Earlier reports highlighted problems involving traffic diversions, dust, road conditions and longer travel times for commuters using the route. The construction activity also affected access to businesses and educational institutions located near Park Road.
The opening of the underpass is expected to ease some of these difficulties by restoring a more direct traffic route.
Improved Connectivity for Motorists
The Park Road corridor serves several important residential, educational and commercial areas of Islamabad. Improved road infrastructure in the area is expected to support smoother movement between different parts of the capital.
The underpass is also connected to wider development around the Park Road and Margalla Avenue corridors, where additional road infrastructure is being developed.
CDA Continues Islamabad Infrastructure Work
The opening comes as the CDA continues work on roads, bridges, underpasses and other infrastructure projects across Islamabad.
The authority has recently directed project teams to address technical and administrative issues that could cause delays and to maintain proper traffic arrangements and pedestrian safety around construction sites.
With the Park Road underpass now operational, motorists can begin using the new facility as the wider road development work continues in the surrounding area.
