Chairman CDA Visits Kashmir Chowk Underpass Project, Reviews Latest Progress, directs completion of project on time ensuring quality and standards

Date: Oct 24, 2026

Islamabad, October 23, 2026: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Sohail Ashraf visited the Kashmir Chowk Underpass project on Islamabad, to review the latest progress of construction activities and assess the pace of ongoing work. During the visit, he directed the concerned teams to ensure completion of the project within timeframe while strictly maintaining the highest standards of engineering, construction quality and safety. During the briefing, it was informed that work on the Kashmir Chowk Underpass is progressing at an exceptional pace, with 51 percent of the project completed within just over two weeks of the commencement of work. This accelerated progress reflects the commitment of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the focused efforts of CDA, under the leadership of Chairman Sohail Ashraf, to ensure the timely execution of important infrastructure development projects in the federal capital. During his visit, Chairman CDA Sohail Ashraf conducted a detailed inspection of the project site and reviewed the progress of ongoing civil and structural works. He directed the project management and engineering teams to maintain the accelerated pace of construction through effective coordination, efficient utilisation of resources and continuous monitoring of all construction activities. He emphasised that timely completion must be ensured without any compromise on quality, durability or prescribed engineering standards. The groundbreaking ceremony of the Kashmir Chowk Underpass was performed by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif while construction activities. Despite two working days affected by rain, the project teams have maintained remarkable momentum, completing more than half of the project work within two weeks which is a remarkable achievement. Chairman CDA emphasised that the Kashmir Chowk Underpass is an important project aimed at addressing longstanding traffic congestion and improving urban mobility. He directed the concerned officers to ensure that all remaining construction activities are completed within the committed timeline, with particular attention to quality control, construction safety and the convenience of road users. Chairman CDA said that the Kashmir Chowk Underpass will significantly improve traffic flow at one of Islamabad's busiest intersections, reduce congestion, minimise travel time between Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and provide greater convenience and safety to thousands of daily commuters. The project will also contribute to improving connectivity and facilitating smoother traffic movement across the twin cities. The accelerated progress of the Kashmir Chowk Underpass demonstrates CDA's continued focus on efficient project management, timely delivery and the development of modern infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the federal capital. CDA remains fully committed to completing the project within the stipulated 30-day timeframe while ensuring the highest standards of quality, durability and public safety. The authority will continue to closely monitor construction activities to ensure the timely completion of this important public welfare initiative.