ISLAMABAD — Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed authorities to complete the Margalla Road extension to the Motorway and the Sangjani Interchange projects by December 31, ordering construction work to be accelerated to meet the fixed deadline.
Minister Reviews Progress on Site
Naqvi, accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, visited the ongoing projects and reviewed the progress of development work. During the visit, he instructed the relevant authorities to continue construction in double shifts and to speed up operations to ensure both projects are finished within the stipulated timeframe.
He said the projects would provide Islamabad residents with an alternative route to the Motorway, improving travel convenience for commuters.
Encroachments to Be Cleared Within a Week
The interior minister also instructed the deputy commissioner to remove all encroachments within a week and directed officials to immediately address any obstacles hindering the completion of the projects.
Scope of the Work
Officials from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) briefed the minister on the progress of the construction work. According to the briefing:
- The stretch from Margalla Road to Sangjani Interchange spans 2.7 kilometres.
- The project includes an underpass and an interchange.
Naqvi directed the authorities to utilise all available resources to complete the projects on time and to ensure that construction work faced no delays.
