Kashmir Chowk underpass marks new milestone in Isl...

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•   ISLAMABAD: The federal capital is witnessing a fresh phase of infrastructure development, with the Kashmir Chowk Underpass emerging as one of the latest major projects aimed at improving traffic flow and connectivity in the city.
• Accelerated development in Islamabad The Kashmir Chowk project forms part of a broader development programme being implemented by CDA across the federal capital.
• The completion of the Shaheen Chowk Underpass has also been cited as an example of the authority’s accelerated approach to infrastructure development.

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ISLAMABAD: The federal capital is witnessing a fresh phase of infrastructure development, with the Kashmir Chowk Underpass emerging as one of the latest major projects aimed at improving traffic flow and connectivity in the city.

The project is being undertaken by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) under the directions of Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf. The groundbreaking of the underpass marks another step in the ongoing efforts to upgrade Islamabad’s road infrastructure and address growing traffic-related challenges.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, while addressing the groundbreaking ceremony, appreciated the pace of development and the target of completing the project within one month.

The Kashmir Chowk Underpass has been planned to address congestion at one of the important intersections connecting Islamabad with Rawalpindi and other adjoining areas. According to available details, the project carries an estimated cost of around Rs1.4 billion.