To tackle Karachi’s ever-growing traffic challenges, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has approved the construction of a Rs 1.4 billion flyover on Azeempura Road. The project is meant to improve connectivity and cutting back congestion, is anticipated to bring much-needed relief to daily commuters.
The new flyover is going to connect Shahrah-i-Bhutto with Sharae Faisal, two of the city’s most heavily used arteries. This strategic connection is assumed to be highly important for those traveling towards Jinnah International Airport, where traffic bottlenecks are a frequent frustration.
As per KMC officials, the flyover is going to stretch approximately 500 meters and provide a signal-free corridor, significantly cutting down travel time for motorists.
A Relief for Daily Commuters
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab was the chairperson of the high-level meeting where the project’s PC-1 was ratified. Murtaza said the initiative was long overdue. He emphasized that the flyover would improve daily mobility and serve as the most important alternative route while development work continues on Shahrah-i-Bhutto.
The mayor noted that traffic congestion has become one of the city’s biggest challenges, affecting
- Businesses
- Public transport
- All-inclusive quality of life
The flyover is ready to deliver relief and a solution for smoother urban mobility.
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Timeline and Funding
The project has been allocated a budget of Rs1.4 billion. Once the Planning and Development Board gives final ratification, construction is ready to initiate without delay. The completion target has been set by the authorities of one year, guaranteeing that the infrastructure becomes operational at the earliest.
Urban planners keep on believing the project is going to bring various positive results, easing pressure on adjacent roads and reducing fuel consumption by cutting down long waits at traffic signals. For residents and airport-bound travelers, the flyover is making promises for a faster and hassle-free commute.
Karachi is a city of over 20 million people, continues to grapple with rapid urbanization and mounting traffic volumes. This new flyover is being considered to be a step in the right direction to modernize the city’s road network and make daily life a little comfortable for its citizens.