KPT secures Korean grant for Lyari elevated freight corridor feasibility study

KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT), with support from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Economic Affairs Division (EAD), has secured a grant from EXIM Bank, Korea, for a comprehensive feasibility study of the proposed Lyari Elevated Freight Corridor (LEFC).

The LEFC is planned to span approximately 25 kilometres, starting from the ICI intersection at Jinnah Bridge, passing along Lyari Nullah, and ending at the Daewoo Bus Terminal on the Superhighway. This critical project aims to ease congestion for KPT’s freight traffic by enabling round-the-clock inbound and outbound movements, effectively bypassing the city’s crowded roads, KPT announced on Tuesday. A kickoff meeting with Korean consultants was held on Monday at the KPT Head Office, marking the official launch of this significant initiative.

Following the meeting, a guided tour of the proposed right of way (ROW) for the corridor was organised to help the consultants familiarise themselves with the project area. The feasibility study is expected to be completed within eight months, paving the way for improved freight movement and enhanced logistical efficiency for KPT.