CM inspects work on Shahrah-e-Bhutto, orders faster completion of interchanges

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday visited Shahrah-e-Bhutto (Malir Expressway) to inspect the progress in several key points of the under-construction project, including the Jam Sadiq Interchange, Quaidabad Interchange and the Shahrah-e-Bhutto expansion plan.

Accompanied by Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Memon, Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, the CM reviewed the progress in various components of the Malir Expressway.

During the inspection, the CM directed the project director to expedite the pace of work to ensure timely completion of the expressway project. “The Eid holidays are over, and now it’s time to get things moving at full speed,” he said to the project team.

Jam Sadiq Interchange is a crucial traffic corridor of the expressway project initially projected to take three months to complete. The CM, however, issued a directive to the officials concerned to finish it within two months, emphasising the importance of alleviating the situation of vehicular congestion in the area.

While visiting the site, Shah also reviewed progress in the under-construction roundabout near the Causeway on Shahrah-e-Bhutto, ordering its early completion. He instructed authorities to seek solutions for improving traffic flow towards DHA and Ayesha Masjid, ensuring seamless movement for residents and commuters.

He outlined an ambitious plan to connect Shahrah-e-Bhutto with the Karachi seaport within the next three years. “This connection will play a critical role in ensuring efficient transport of goods across Pakistan,” he explained.

The project aims to link the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) with Shahrah-e-Bhutto, significantly improving logistics and reducing congestion in the city.

The CM also visited the Yellow Line Jam Sadiq Bridge and directed Memon to complete the project within the next two months. He instructed officials to prepare detailed drawings for proposed traffic solutions, which would be discussed in an upcoming meeting scheduled for either Thursday or Wednesday.

During his visit to the Quaidabad Interchange, Shah was informed that the entry and exit ramps had been completed, and the interchange was expected to be operational by the end of April or the first week of May.

He stressed the need for opening it for the traffic as soon as possible to facilitate commuters. The CM also ordered acceleration of construction work on the four-kilometre elevated road from Quaidabad to Samo Goth, which is essential for preserving the human settlement at Samo Goth.