Margalla Road expansion resumes after 17-year hiatus

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed the resumption and expedited completion of the Margalla Road expansion project in Islamabad.

The project, which had been deferred for 17 years, saw renewed activity on Saturday as construction crews resumed work.

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Minister Naqvi personally visited the site, inspecting the asphalt work and assessing the overall quality of the construction. He issued a directive for the project to be completed and opened to traffic by August 14.

Additionally, he emphasised the inclusion of a cycle track in the design and announced that Margalla Avenue would be linked to Murree Road.

Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, provided a briefing during the visit, noting that the project initially began in 2007 and was slated for completion in 2008.

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Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Memon and the contractor were also present at the site to discuss the renewed efforts and ensure that the project meets its new deadline.

With the Interior Minister’s directives, the long-stalled Margalla Road expansion is set to provide a much-needed infrastructure boost to the capital, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the region.