KARACHI (May 19): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah conducted site visits to seven under-construction projects in Karachi on Sunday morning along with Senior Minister Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon, Minister Energy, Planning & Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Minister Local Government Saeed Ghani, Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab & Senior Government Officials
Malir Expressway: The CM expressed dissatisfaction with the delays caused by the relocation of K-Electric and Sui Southern Gas Company installations. The Malir Expressway, a six-lane project starting from Jam Sadiq Bridge to Kathore at M9, is 38.661 km long and began on May 12, 2022, with a 26-month completion timeline. Segment-I from Korangi to Quaidabad is 70% complete, while Segment-II from Quaidabad to Kathore is 30% complete. Delays have been attributed to K Electric and SSGC’s slow relocation of utilities. CM directed his secretary to arrange a meeting with both companies to expedite the process and instructed the DC Malir to resolve encroachment and land issues immediately.
New Jam Sadiq Bridge: Part of the BRT Yellow Line Corridor, this project includes the construction of a bridge over the Malir River and has an estimated cost of Rs12.531 billion. Work has commenced, and the Chief Minister urged the project director to accelerate progress.
Korangi Causeway: The Korangi Causeway Bridge project, costing Rs6499.551 million, spans 2.30 km, including a one-kilometer bridge structure and a 1.30-meter road. It will feature a three-lane roundabout and link roads to the Malir Expressway and Creek Avenue. The project started in July 2023 and has a 24-month completion period. Mr. Shah suspended the SHO Korangi Industrial Area for failing to prevent debris dumping at the site and instructed the SSP to monitor the area.
Karimabad Underpass: This two-lane underpass project in District Central, with a budget of Rs1350 million, is 35% complete. The Chief Minister urged the project director to expedite work to alleviate traffic issues, noting a waterline under the project site that needs addressing.
Bakhtiari Youth Center: The project includes constructing new and repairing existing facilities such as a pavilion, public bath, cafeteria, gym, cricket pitches, football ground, roads, parking, and walkways. The total project area is 15.380 acres, with the cricket ground covering 7.6 acres and the football ground 7.779 acres. The project cost is Rs594 million.
Café Piyala Road: This road rehabilitation project, part of the Karachi Mega Project, spans from Café Piyala (near Gulberg Chowrangi) to Rashid Minhas Road (near UBL Sports Complex) and costs Rs902.131 million. The 4.05 km road, crucial for access to hospitals and densely populated areas, is nearing completion, with final works expected to be finished by the end of the week.
Shahrah-e-Noorjahan: This reconstruction project, costing Rs3367.735 million, covers 6.4 km from Abdullah College to Qalandria Chowk. It aims to improve traffic flow through North Nazimabad and North Karachi. The project is now complete and provides an alternate route to Shahrah-e-Shershah Suri.
Accompanied by provincial ministers and senior officials, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah emphasized the importance of timely project completion and resolving any obstacles promptly.
