Sindh CM Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects in Karachi: Major Roads Near Completion
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday conducted a detailed review of several major infrastructure projects in Karachi, aimed at improving connectivity, reducing traffic congestion, and enhancing cargo movement.
22km Link Road Nears Completion
In a high-level meeting at CM House, the Chief Minister directed the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Unit to ensure that the 22-kilometer link road, which connects the M-9 Motorway with the National Highway (N-5), is opened by July 25.
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Project Cost: Rs. 3.53 billion
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Developed by: Frontier Works Organization (FWO) & National Highway Authority (NHA)
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Purpose: Facilitate cargo flow between Port Qasim and the national road network
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Completion Timeline: Full interchange to be completed by end of October
Once operational, the existing link road will be decommissioned.
Shahrah-e-Bhutto Expressway Reaches 82% Completion
The Shahrah-e-Bhutto Expressway is progressing rapidly:
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Quaidabad Segment: Nearly complete
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Second Phase (to Kathore): 65% done
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Elevated Section (Samo Goth): 48% progress
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Kathore Interchange: Construction underway
This expressway is designed to ease traffic flow across eastern Karachi and provide faster transit for commuters and goods.
Korangi Causeway Bridge to Open by November
Another major project under review is the Korangi Causeway Bridge, a Rs. 6.1 billion initiative that is 80% complete and expected to be inaugurated by November.
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Connecting Junction Tenders: Currently in progress
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Goal: Improve connectivity between industrial zones and residential areas in Korangi and DHA
CM Urges Timely Delivery
Chief Minister Shah emphasized the importance of on-time completion to:
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Reduce traffic congestion
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Boost economic activity
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Strengthen trade and industrial supply chains through improved infrastructure
He directed all departments involved to adhere to deadlines and maintain quality to deliver lasting public benefits.
Stay tuned for more updates on Karachi’s infrastructure transformation and how it’s set to reshape mobility and logistics across the region.
