The Sindh government will fully open Karachi’s Shahrah-i-Bhutto Expressway to the public by the end of May. Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon said the project would significantly reduce travel time for commuters entering the city. The development is expected to improve connectivity and ease Karachi’s growing traffic burden.
Speaking at a press conference in Karachi on Thursday, Memon described the expressway as a major breakthrough for residents. He said commuters would save at least one hour while travelling into the city through the new corridor. The 39-kilometre high-speed route will also directly connect to the M-9 motorway by month’s end.
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Moreover, the minister said another road project would soon connect Karachi Port with Taj Haider Bridge. He announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the new road would likely occur alongside the expressway’s completion. Memon said improved connectivity would provide greater convenience and strengthen Karachi’s transport infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the senior minister highlighted ongoing work on bridges, underpasses, and roads across Karachi by local government departments. He acknowledged challenges surrounding the delayed BRT Red Line project on University Road and defended the government’s handling of the issue. Memon said authorities attempted to save public funds before ultimately terminating the contractor’s agreement due to delays.
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In addition, Memon discussed agreements signed during President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent visit to China, including a desalination plant for Karachi. He said the project would help address the city’s growing demand for clean drinking water. The minister also highlighted cooperation in agriculture and livestock sectors, calling the Pakistan-China partnership highly beneficial.