CDA chairman directs officials to maintain construction quality and meet the project deadline as enforcement continues against unauthorised structures along the Expressway.

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has reviewed progress on the Islamabad Expressway Service Road East Project and directed officials to complete the work on time without compromising construction quality.

CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf visited the project site on October 22 to review ongoing development work and the standards being followed during construction.

During the visit, he directed the relevant teams to follow approved designs and construction standards. He also stressed the need for regular monitoring and proper traffic management to reduce inconvenience for commuters.

58 Buildings Sealed Along Islamabad Expressway

The chairman was also briefed on an enforcement operation targeting illegal construction, unauthorised commercial activities and violations of building control rules along Islamabad Expressway East.

According to CDA, 377 structures have been identified for enforcement action, including 281 commercial buildings.

So far, 58 buildings have been sealed. The authority has also identified 124 structures between Sohan and Khanna Pul for demolition.

The reported violations include construction without approval, land use that does not match approved rules, and failure to meet mandatory fire safety requirements.

Rs250.59 Million Recovered

CDA reported that the enforcement operation has generated recoveries of Rs250.59 million through charges linked to land use conversion, construction without approval and the removal of seals from properties.

The authority also stated that around Rs3 billion remains recoverable under applicable regulations. This amount is not the same as money already collected.

CDA has directed its departments to continue enforcing building control rules, land use regulations and fire safety requirements along the Expressway.

Focus on Timely Completion

The Islamabad Expressway Service Road East Project is intended to improve road connectivity and traffic movement in the capital. CDA says the work must be completed within the approved timeline while meeting the required construction standards.

The authority has not announced a new completion date in this update. Further progress will depend on construction work and continued monitoring by the relevant departments.