Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday visited the site of the Margalla Road\u2013Motorway extension project and inspected ongoing construction activities.
\nDuring the visit, he was given a detailed briefing on various components of the project.
\nWork has officially begun on a major infrastructure project aimed at providing citizens with a faster and more convenient route, as Margalla Road is set to be directly linked to the Motorway under a new mega development initiative.
\nAccording to officials, the 2.7-kilometre-long project will feature a three-lane road on both sides, along with a two-lane service road. The plan also includes an interchange on GT Road, two underpasses, and a bridge to ensure smooth traffic flow.
\nMinister Mohsin Naqvi directed authorities to ensure that the Sangjani Interchange on GT Road\u2014part of the project\u2014is completed by July 31. He emphasised that the new link will provide an alternative, faster, and more accessible route between Islamabad and the Motorway, significantly reducing traffic congestion and travel time.
\n\u201cAll resources must be utilized to complete the project within the stipulated time,\u201d the Interior Minister instructed, adding that quality, transparency, and speed are being ensured in every government project. Providing citizens with improved and faster travel facilities, he said, is the government\u2019s top priority.
\nDuring the briefing, it was revealed that the project is expected to be completed by December 2026, while the remaining 2.5-kilometre section will be executed by the Punjab government.
\nChairman CDA, IG Islamabad Police, DC Islamabad, and other relevant officials were also present during the visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday visited the site of the Margalla Road\u2013Motorway extension project and inspected ongoing construction activities. During the visit, he was given a detailed briefing on various components of the project. Work has officially begun on a major infrastructure project aimed at providing citizens with a faster and more convenient route, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":544782,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-544776","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n