The Rs1.4 billion underpass is being fast-tracked to ease traffic between Islamabad and Rawalpindi, while several other major road projects are also moving ahead.
ISLAMABAD: Development work on major infrastructure projects in Islamabad has been accelerated, with the Kashmir Chowk Underpass targeted for completion in a record one month at an estimated cost of Rs1.4 billion.
The project is being fast-tracked under the direction of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the supervision of CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf.
The underpass is designed to reduce traffic pressure on an important route between Islamabad and Rawalpindi and cut travel delays for commuters. Once completed, traffic travelling from the Serena side towards Rawalpindi will pass through the underpass, while traffic heading towards Murree will continue through the upper section of the junction.
The project is part of a wider infrastructure programme aimed at improving mobility and modernising Islamabad’s road network.
According to the development briefing, Islamabad completed 18 development projects during 2025 at a combined cost of around Rs15 billion. Completed schemes included the F-8 Interchange, Serena Interchange, Murree Road Underpass, T-Chowk Flyover and Shaheen Chowk Underpass.
Several additional projects are also currently in progress across the capital. These include the Margalla Avenue extension, the Islamabad Expressway Service Road project and the upgrading of Atatürk Avenue.
The Kashmir Chowk project is expected to improve traffic flow on one of the capital’s important junctions and provide smoother movement between Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Recent project details indicate that the scheme also includes additional traffic connections designed to improve distribution around the busy intersection.
With multiple road schemes progressing at the same time, the ongoing development programme is aimed at improving traffic movement, reducing congestion and strengthening Islamabad’s overall transport infrastructure.
