ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Kashmir Chowk Underpass project to review construction progress, where 78 percent of the work has been completed in 20 days.
The project has entered its final stages, and the minister directed the concerned authorities to complete the remaining work as soon as possible and ensure the project is finished within the scheduled timeframe of 30 days.
During the visit, Naqvi said 6,000 trees would be planted around the Kashmir Chowk Underpass to increase green space and improve the area’s appearance. He also directed the installation of decorative lighting around the project.
Mohsin Naqvi reviews Kashmir Chowk Underpass as 78% work completed in 20 days
The interior minister said the underpass would provide relief to citizens travelling towards Murree and Muzaffarabad. He added that the project would make travel between Rawalpindi and Islamabad easier.
Naqvi also said steps were being taken to address traffic congestion on the Expressway. He stressed the need to complete the remaining construction work at Kashmir Chowk within the stipulated period.
During the visit, the minister received a detailed briefing on the ongoing construction activities, progress achieved so far and the timeline for completion.
Officials informed him that horticulture, road construction and asphalt work were progressing at the site. They also briefed the minister on the installation of light poles and the ongoing work to fit lights around the project.
According to the briefing, 78 percent of the construction work had been completed within the first 20 days. Officials said the remaining work would be completed within the 30-day deadline set for the project.
The minister directed the relevant authorities to speed up the remaining work and ensure timely completion.
The project is aimed at improving traffic flow at Kashmir Chowk and facilitating commuters travelling between Rawalpindi and Islamabad, particularly those heading towards Murree and Muzaffarabad. The planned plantation of 6,000 trees and installation of lighting are also part of the work around the underpass.
Naqvi reiterated that the project should be completed within the stipulated period, while officials confirmed that construction and related development activities were continuing according to the completion schedule.