Karachi is set to see extensive repairs on its highways and inner roads as planning for a large-scale restoration initiative has been completed. The measures aim to address the deteriorating condition of roads and improve traffic flow in the city.
According to reports, the development was discussed in a high-level meeting chaired by Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi. Senior officials from multiple departments attended, including the Secretary Transport, Secretary Local Government, Housing and Town Planning, CEO TransKarachi, Karachi Water and Sewerage Services, Managing Director Sindh Mass Transit Authority, representatives of the Metropolitan Corporation, KDA, Red Line and Yellow Line projects, along with deputy commissioners.
Briefing the meeting, officials said that most PC-1s for road repair and rehabilitation in the city have already been prepared and work will begin once approvals are granted. The Karachi commissioner directed that the remaining PC-1s be finalized within two days.
According to the briefing, Town Municipal Corporations will repair 453 internal roads, while the Metropolitan Corporation will undertake repairs on 106 major roads and arteries across Karachi. Commissioner Karachi stressed that all departments must coordinate closely to avoid duplication of work and ensure efficient use of resources in Karachi.
