CDA Says Construction Is Continuing Around the Clock to Improve Islamabad’s Connection with M-1 Motorway

Construction of the Margalla Avenue extension from N-5 to M-1, along with the Sangjani Interchange project, has reached 35% completion, according to the Capital Development Authority (CDA).

CDA Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf recently visited the construction site to review progress and inspect ongoing development work. Officials briefed him that construction activities were continuing around the clock to speed up the project.

The project includes widening and extending approximately 2.7 kilometres of the main road, along with construction of a parallel service road.

Officials informed the chairman that structural work on the underpass at Sangjani Interchange has been completed. Piling work for the bridge supports on both sides of the N-5 Interchange Bridge has also been completed.

Four of the project’s five culverts have been constructed, while work on the remaining culvert is ongoing. Construction of interchange loops and ramps is also progressing.

Sohail Ashraf directed the relevant departments to remove obstacles, maintain construction quality and ensure transparency. He also instructed officials to complete the project within the stipulated timeframe.

Once completed, the road link is expected to provide easier access to Islamabad for commuters travelling from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Abbottabad and Mansehra.

The project is also expected to improve connectivity for people travelling from northern parts of Islamabad towards the M-1 Motorway and Islamabad International Airport.

The extension will connect with a separate 2.5-kilometre road being constructed by the National Highway Authority (NHA) in Rawalpindi’s jurisdiction, linking the route towards M-1.