ISLAMABAD, November 1, 2026: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed 85 percent of construction work on the Kashmir Chowk Underpass in Islamabad within 22 days, with officials maintaining that the project will be finished within the announced 30-day deadline.
CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf visited the construction site to review progress, inspect ongoing development activities and assess preparations for completing the remaining work.
During the visit, officials informed the chairman that 85 percent of construction had been completed as of October 31, despite a two-day interruption caused by heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions.
According to the CDA, construction teams have accelerated work to compensate for the weather-related delays and remain committed to meeting the original completion schedule.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Kashmir Chowk Underpass project, while Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced a 30-day deadline for its completion.
The project is being implemented under the government’s infrastructure development initiatives, with the CDA overseeing construction and monitoring progress.
Chairman Sohail Ashraf directed engineers, contractors and concerned officials to maintain the pace of construction and ensure effective utilisation of available resources.
He emphasised that the remaining work must be completed within the stipulated timeframe without compromising construction quality or safety standards.
The chairman also instructed project teams to maintain close coordination to prevent unnecessary delays during the final stages of construction.
The Kashmir Chowk Underpass is designed to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and provide smoother travel for motorists using the busy road network in Islamabad.
Once operational, the underpass is expected to ease traffic movement and improve commuting conditions for residents and other road users in the federal capital.
According to the CDA, citizens have expressed satisfaction with the pace of construction and appreciated efforts to complete the infrastructure project within a short period.
The authority said the project forms part of broader initiatives aimed at improving Islamabad’s road infrastructure and civic facilities.
Speaking during the visit, Chairman Sohail Ashraf reaffirmed the CDA’s commitment to developing Islamabad into a modern, clean, green and environmentally sustainable capital.
He said the authority would continue implementing infrastructure and urban development projects to improve public facilities, strengthen civic services and make the city more accessible and tourist-friendly.
With most of the construction work completed, the CDA expects to finish the remaining activities within the committed 30-day period.