Chairman CDA Reviews Progress on Kashmir Chowk Underpass, Directs Timely Completion with Highest Quality Standards

Date: Oct 29, 2026

ISLAMABAD, October 28, 2026: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Sohail Ashraf visited the Kashmir Chowk Underpass project in Islamabad to review the latest progress of construction activities and assess the pace of ongoing work. During the visit, he directed the concerned officers and project teams to ensure timely completion of the project within the stipulated timeframe, while maintaining the highest standards of engineering, construction quality, durability and safety. During the briefing, Chairman CDA was informed that construction work on the Kashmir Chowk Underpass is progressing at an accelerated pace. This progress on Kashmir Chowk reflects the commitment of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the focused efforts of CDA, under the leadership of Chairman Sohail Ashraf, to expedite key infrastructure development projects and improve traffic management in the federal capital. During the site inspection, Chairman CDA Sohail Ashraf reviewed the ongoing civil and structural works and directed the project management and engineering teams to sustain the current pace of construction through effective coordination, efficient utilisation of resources and continuous monitoring. He emphasised that all construction activities must adhere to approved engineering specifications and quality standards, with no compromise on durability, public safety or timely delivery. The groundbreaking ceremony of the Kashmir Chowk Underpass was performed by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Despite rain affecting two working days, the project teams have maintained encouraging momentum, demonstrating their commitment to completing this important infrastructure initiative within the committed timeframe. Chairman CDA Sohail Ashraf said that the Kashmir Chowk Underpass is a significant public-welfare project designed to address longstanding traffic congestion at one of Islamabad's key intersections. He directed the concerned officers to pay particular attention to quality control, construction safety, traffic management during construction and the convenience of commuters, ensuring that development activities cause minimum disruption to the public. Citizens have appreciated CDA's efforts to address persistent traffic congestion in Islamabad through the development of key infrastructure projects, including the Kashmir Chowk Underpass. They have expressed optimism that the project will facilitate smoother and more continuous traffic flow, reduce traffic bottlenecks and minimise travel time for commuters travelling between Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The initiative is being viewed as a positive step towards improving urban mobility and providing greater convenience to residents and daily road users. Upon completion, the Kashmir Chowk Underpass is expected to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and travel time, and facilitate smoother movement between Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The project will provide greater convenience to thousands of daily commuters, improve connectivity across the twin cities and contribute to a more efficient urban transport network. Chairman CDA Sohail Ashraf reiterated that CDA remains committed to delivering public infrastructure projects efficiently and in accordance with the highest professional standards. He emphasised that the authority will continue to closely monitor construction progress to ensure the timely completion of the Kashmir Chowk Underpass, translating the government's development vision into tangible benefits for the citizens of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.