ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inspected the T-Chowk Flyover project to check the pace, quality, and overall progress of construction on one of the capital’s major infrastructure developments.
Construction Milestones Achieved on Islamabad Flyover
During the visit, project officials briefed the minister on the construction stages. They informed him that piling, pile caps, and girder casting had been completed, while 60 per cent of the protective walls were also finished.
Minister Naqvi appreciated the efforts of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and other agencies for keeping the project on track but stressed that quality must not be compromised.
“The T-Chowk Flyover Project must be completed on time and to the highest standards. There will be no compromise on quality,” he said.
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Islamabad Planning for Future Expansion and Beautification
He directed officials to plan the remaining work carefully, considering the future expansion of the Grand Trunk (GT) Road. He also asked for landscaping and horticulture around the flyover to make the area more attractive and environmentally friendly.
Project Expected to Ease Traffic Congestion
Highlighting its importance, the minister said the flyover would reduce traffic congestion and provide signal-free access to Islamabad for commuters from GT Road and nearby areas.
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Officials assured that the project was on schedule and would be completed within the deadline.
The inspection was attended by the Inspector General of Islamabad Police, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, CDA members, and other senior officials, who updated the minister on safety, traffic management, and inter-department coordination.
Once completed, the T-Chowk Flyover is expected to transform one of Islamabad’s busiest entry points, improving travel time, road safety, and the city’s overall look.
Islamabad T-Chowk Flyover Project Latest Update
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inspected the T-Chowk Flyover to check progress and quality. Officials said piling, girder casting, and 60% of protective walls are completed. The project will reduce traffic, provide signal-free access, and improve Islamabad’s road safety.
CDA Adds New Roads to Development Plan
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has added two more major projects to its plan — repairing the Islamabad Expressway service road and building a new road connecting Margalla Road to Islamabad’s boundary, linking to a proposed Rawalpindi route.
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Officials said land acquisition for the new road is still in progress. The Expressway service road, in poor condition with potholes between Sohan and Koral, causes daily commuter problems.
Work on the T-Chowk flyover continues steadily, with 46 per cent completed. The Rs. 1.4 billion, 1.1-kilometer, three-lane project at the GT Road and Expressway junction is expected to finish in 150 days. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated it last month.
Officials also confirmed that the Shaheen Chowk project has been awarded and will be inaugurated soon. An underpass at Khyaban-i-Iqbal (Margalla Road) intersecting 9th Avenue is planned to ease congestion caused by heavy traffic from nearby offices and schools.
