ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Kashmir Chowk Underpass project in Islamabad has been completed in a record 27 days and will be opened to traffic from November 5, the Ministry of Interior said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone of the project worth Rs1.4 billion on October 6, aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving mobility and further strengthening Islamabad’s road network.
According to the statement, the Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the underpass last night, where he reviewed the finishing work.
He praised the workers for their day and night work. “You are the real heroes, who worked tirelessly day and night to complete the project ahead of schedule,” he was quoted as saying.
The statement further added that 6,000 new trees and plants were planted around the project for beautification and plantation.
اسلام آباد، فلاح عامہ کا ایک اور منصوبہ صرف 27 روز کی ریکارڈ مدت میں مکمل
کشمیر چوک انڈر پاس کو
کل جمعرات کو ٹریفک کے لئے کھول دیا جائے گاپراجیکٹ کے اطراف 6000 نئے درخت اور پودے لگا دئیے گئے
وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کا رات گئے کشمیر چوک انڈر پاس کا دورہ https://t.co/8li8kXbLsY
— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) November 3, 2026
According to the Capital Development Authority (CDA), the project had been finalised at Rs 1.4 billion, reduced from the initial estimate of Rs 1.6 billion. In addition to the underpass, the project also includes 4 new slip roads to improve traffic distribution and movement.
CDA said the Kashmir Chowk junction, before the construction of the underpass, handled approximately 107,000 vehicles, resulting in frequent traffic congestion.
After its opening, traffic coming from Serena Hotel will move towards Faizabad through the underpass, while vehicles coming from Faizabad will be diverted towards Murree using the rooftop of the underpass.
The aim of the project is to reduce traffic pressure at Kashmir Chowk and facilitate transportation between Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The local publisher, citing CDA officials, reported that the project was likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday or Friday.
