The construction of the Margalla Avenue extension from N-5 to M-1, including the Sangjani Interchange project, has reached 36 per cent completion, with work continuing around the clock, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) said on Friday.
CDA Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf visited the project site to review construction progress and inspect various sections of the ongoing development work.
During the visit, officials briefed him that construction of the approximately 2.7-kilometre main highway extension was progressing alongside the adjoining service road. They informed the chairman that the structural work on the underpass at Sangjani Interchange, including concrete walls and foundation slabs, had been completed. Earthwork and filling activities are still pending.
Officials further said that piling work for the abutments on both sides of the N-5 Interchange Bridge had been completed, while steel fixing and framework installation were under way.
Of the five culverts included in the project, construction of four had been completed, while work on the remaining one was continuing. Construction of loops and ramps was also in progress.
Sohail Ashraf directed the relevant departments to remove all obstacles to ensure the project’s timely completion. He emphasised the need to maintain construction standards, accelerate the pace of work and ensure transparency throughout the process.
He said the project would improve access to Islamabad for commuters travelling from different parts of the country, particularly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while also providing better connectivity to Islamabad International Airport.
The CDA chairman added that the extension would serve as an important entry point to the federal capital for people travelling from other cities.
