Seabreeze signal closure sparks chaos

KARACHI:

Traffic flow on MA Jinnah Road has been severely disrupted after the Seabreeze signal, obstructing the Green Line track, was permanently closed as part of ongoing construction work.

The closure, which previously served as a key route from Soldier Bazaar towards Empress Market, has caused significant inconvenience to commuters and worsened congestion on one of the city's busiest arteries.

According to officials, the Green Line project is progressing rapidly, and the Seabreeze signal was shut to facilitate construction work. They added that two more signals along the stretch from Numaish Chowrangi to Municipal Services Park will also be closed in the next phase.

Authorities said the project is expected to be completed by October this year. However, the sudden closure has left commuters frustrated, with traffic diversions causing long delays and bottlenecks.