Zubair Qureshi
After ease in lockdown announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has on Saturday resumed construction work on underpass connected G-7 and G-8 at the Faisal Avenue.
The work was earlier stalled due to lockdown in the country for over a month due to coronavirus spread in the country but now the management has decided to start it anew with full vigour and capacity and to avoid any further delay.
While talking to media a senior official of the authority said in view of the concerns raised over spread of covid-19, it has been directed that Covid-19 prevention related SOP may be observed in letter and spirit during construction work.
CDA started work on construction of overhead pedestrian bridge at Constitution Avenue few days back as well during smart lock down.
Instructions for coordination with Islamabad Traffic Police for implementation of traffic diversion plan devised for ensuring smooth traffic flow on both sides of the Faisal Avenue. Similarly the Authority has issued instructions to properly cordon off the construction area to avoid any unwanted incident.
Construction of underpass at Faisal Avenue is a long awaited public welfare project, which was direly needed to cater for the traffic issues faced by the commuters. On the completion, the project will not only improve the flow of traffic on Faisal Avenue, but will also provide the swift access to the residents of Sector G-7 and G-8.
CDA has requested to general public for better cooperation with the Authority and use alternate routes to reach their destinations during the construction on the Sector G-7 / G-8 Faisal Avenue underpass.
