CDA plans underpass on Murree Road-Srinagar Highway junction

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to contrast an underpass on the Murree Road-Sringagar Highway junction to facilitate motorists coming from Murree.

Currently, vehicles coming from Murree and other adjoining areas don’t have direct access to Srinagar Highway, rather they use the Kashmir Chowk roundabout to take a turn to enter the latter highway.

The civic agency said that the motorists will have direct access to Srinagar Highway after the underpass on Murree Road.

CDA Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa visited the junction on Thursday to discuss and review the proposed solution considering the pressing traffic issue.

According to the press release, “CDA chairman directed that the proposed underpass at the junction of the two busy roads should be integrated with the Serena Chowk Interchange project for enhanced connectivity.”

During a briefing, the Randhawa was informed that the soil testing for the construction of the underpass had already commenced.

“Additionally, work on the feasibility, design, and planning of the project is underway.”

He further emphasised that the completion of the underpass will offer a long-term solution to Islamabad’s traffic challenges.

“Once the underpass is operational, all traffic from Murree to Srinagar Highway will be signal-free,” he stated.

Currently, the civic agency is constructing the Serena Interchange project, worth Rs4.2 billion on Srinagar Highway. The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on November 5.

Under the project, three underpasses are being constructed – two on Srinagar Highway and one on Khyaban-i-Suhrawardi.