Saifullah Ansar
ISLAMABAD, OCT 20 /DNA/ – Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, visited the T-Chowk Flyover Project along with concerned officers to review the ongoing construction work. During the visit, he inspected various sections of the project and was given a detailed briefing on the progress made so far.
Officials, consultants, resident engineers, and the project director briefed the CDA Chairman that, as per the directives of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, construction work on the T-Chowk Flyover project is progressing rapidly. They informed that approximately 49 percent of the total construction work has been completed.
According to the briefing, 100 percent of the pile caps and girders casting has been completed, while 60 percent of the protective walls are finished. Work on the transom structure has also commenced. The officials further apprised the Chairman that despite the ongoing construction, traffic flow remains normal and uninterrupted in the area. Work on the project continues 24/7 in line with the approved timeline, ensuring timely completion.
Expressing satisfaction over the progress, Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa directed the project team to ensure comprehensive planning for the project’s completion, keeping in view the future expansion of GT Road. He emphasized that no compromise would be tolerated on the quality of construction, and all development activities must adhere strictly to the set timeline.
He instructed that surveillance cameras be installed at the project’s entry points to ensure monitoring and public safety. Moreover, he directed the preparation of a landscaping plan and the installation of aesthetic LED lights and digital screens to enhance the visual appeal of the project on a permanent basis.
Chairman Randhawa added that the T-Chowk Flyover Project will not only benefit the residents of the twin cities but also commuters traveling from Lahore and other parts of Punjab. Upon its completion, travelers entering Islamabad via GT Road will enjoy a signal-free and smooth traffic flow into the federal capital.
He reaffirmed that providing modern travel facilities and promoting infrastructure development in Islamabad remain top priorities of the CDA. The Chairman also directed consultants and resident engineers to ensure timely completion of the project while maintaining the highest standards of construction and safety at all stages.
