Malir 15 Flyover finally completed after five years
Mayor inaugurates long-awaited flyover, says Rs95m has been spent on it
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KARACHI:
Mayor Wasim Akhtar inaugurated the Malir 15 Flyover almost five-and-a-half years after its construction started.
The final portion of the much anticipated flyover, a ramp going towards Azeempura, was inaugurated on Wednesday. Also present at the ceremony were Korangi District Municipal Corporation Chairman Syed Nayyar Raza and other officials concerned.
According to Akhtar, Rs95 million has been spent on the flyover’s construction over the course of the past five-and-a-half years. He explained that the ramp is a 130 metre long and 7.55m wide carriageway.
Speaking about future development works, the mayor said that along with completing construction according to schedule, standards must also be maintained.
“The opening of this ramp of the bridge will facilitate the residents of Azeempura and its surrounding areas,” he said. He announced that to facilitate residents of Karachi, two pedestrian bridges will also be constructed on the N-5 Highway
The flyover, which is believed to have been jinxed, was partially inaugurated by former chief minister Qaim Ali Shah and MNA Faryal Talpur in 2016. The portion of the flyover between the Malir 15 bus stop and Millat Bakery was inaugurated after missing numerous deadlines in the past.
Construction of Malir 15 Flyover continues at snail's pace
Mayor Wasim Akhtar inaugurated the Malir 15 Flyover almost five-and-a-half years after its construction started.
The final portion of the much anticipated flyover, a ramp going towards Azeempura, was inaugurated on Wednesday. Also present at the ceremony were Korangi District Municipal Corporation Chairman Syed Nayyar Raza and other officials concerned.
According to Akhtar, Rs95 million has been spent on the flyover’s construction over the course of the past five-and-a-half years. He explained that the ramp is a 130 metre long and 7.55m wide carriageway.
Speaking about future development works, the mayor said that along with completing construction according to schedule, standards must also be maintained.
“The opening of this ramp of the bridge will facilitate the residents of Azeempura and its surrounding areas,” he said. He announced that to facilitate residents of Karachi, two pedestrian bridges will also be constructed on the N-5 Highway
The flyover, which is believed to have been jinxed, was partially inaugurated by former chief minister Qaim Ali Shah and MNA Faryal Talpur in 2016. The portion of the flyover between the Malir 15 bus stop and Millat Bakery was inaugurated after missing numerous deadlines in the past.
Construction of Malir 15 Flyover continues at snail's pace