ISLAMABAD, November 8, 2026: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf visited the Margalla Avenue N-5 to M-1 Extension and Sangjani Interchange project on Sunday to inspect ongoing construction, review development progress and direct officials to ensure timely completion.
During the visit, senior officials briefed the CDA chairman on construction activities across different sections of the project, informing him that 35 percent of the overall development work had been completed.
Officials said construction was continuing around the clock, with work underway on the main road, service road, interchange structures, loops and ramps.
Sohail Ashraf inspected different sections of the project and reviewed the pace and quality of construction.
CDA chairman reviews road expansion and interchange construction
According to the briefing, widening and extension work on approximately 2.7 kilometres of the main road is progressing alongside construction of the adjoining service road.
Officials informed the chairman that structural work on the underpass at Sangjani Interchange had been completed.
Similarly, piling work for the abutments on both sides of the N-5 Interchange Bridge has been completed.
Of the five culverts included in the project, four have been completed, while construction of the remaining culvert is underway.
Work on the interchange’s loops and ramps is also continuing in day and night shifts to accelerate overall progress.
Sohail Ashraf directs timely completion of project
Expressing satisfaction with the construction progress, the CDA chairman directed the concerned officials to remove obstacles affecting development activities and ensure completion within the stipulated timeframe.
He emphasised that construction speed, quality standards and transparency must remain priorities throughout the project.
Sohail Ashraf also called for effective coordination among the departments involved to prevent unnecessary delays and maintain progress on different sections.
Project to improve Islamabad’s connectivity with KP
Highlighting the project’s importance, the CDA chairman said the Margalla Avenue extension and Sangjani Interchange would improve access to Islamabad for commuters travelling from other cities, particularly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He said the project would serve as an important entry route for motorists travelling from Abbottabad, Mansehra and surrounding areas.
The improved road network would also facilitate passengers travelling to Islamabad International Airport, providing more convenient connectivity between the capital and major highways.
The Margalla Avenue N-5 to M-1 Extension and Sangjani Interchange project forms part of efforts to improve Islamabad’s road infrastructure and facilitate intercity traffic movement.