Islamabad:The contractor of the T-Chowk Flyover near Rawat, has completed nearly 50 per cent on the mega project which on completion would provide free access on Islamabad Expressway to traffic arriving via G T Road from Lahore.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif laid foundation stone of T-Chowk Flyover in the second week of September and the project is slated to be completed in 150 days. The flyover once made operational will also benefit the nearby housing schemes particularly different phases of the Defence Housing Authority. Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, visited the T-Chowk Flyover project along with the relevant officers.
He conducted a detailed review of the ongoing construction activities and inspected various sections of the project. During a briefing on the project's progress, relevant officers, consultants, resident engineers and the project director briefed Muhammad Ali Randhawa that construction work on the T-Chowk Flyover project is progressing rapidly.
He said that approximately 49% of the total construction work for the T-Chowk Flyover project has been completed. It was informed that 100% of the pile cap and girder casting work, along with 60% of the safety wall construction for the T-Chowk Flyover project, had been accomplished.
It was also informed that traffic continues to flow normally during the construction phase. The CDA Chairman was also informed that work on the project is continuing 24/7 according to the timelines and will be completed within the stipulated period. Randhawa expressed satisfaction with the progress of the development work and directed comprehensive planning for the project's completion, keeping in view the future expansion of GT Road.
He emphasized that while the project must be completed according to the timelines, the quality of the development work must not be compromised in any way. He directed the installation of cameras at the entry point of the T-Chowk Flyover project for monitoring and ensuring the safety of citizens. He also instructed the development of a permanent plan for beautiful LED lights, digital streamers and landscaping to enhance the project's aesthetics. Randhawa said that the T-Chowk Flyover project will benefit not only the twin cities but also passengers traveling from Lahore and other parts of Punjab. He said that upon completion, this project will provide signal-free access to passengers entering the capital city, Islamabad, from GT Road.