Islamabad's Margalla Avenue Extension and Sangjani Interchange Reach Key Construction Milestones

Construction work on the Margalla Avenue Extension and the Sangjani Interchange in Islamabad has reached 36 percent overall progress, with the structural portion of the Sangjani Interchange underpass now complete, according to the Capital Development Authority (CDA).

The project involves extending Margalla Avenue from the N-5 highway to the M-1 motorway and building the Sangjani Interchange to strengthen road links into the federal capital and Islamabad International Airport. A 2.7-kilometre stretch of the avenue and its connecting service road are currently under construction.

CDA Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf visited the site to review progress. Officials briefed him that work is being carried out around the clock to meet the completion timeline. The underpass structure, including its concrete walls and foundation slabs, has been finished, while earthwork, filling and other remaining tasks are ongoing.

At the N-5 Interchange Bridge, piling work for the abutments on both sides has been completed, and steel fixing and framework activities are underway. Officials said four culverts have been finished and work on a fifth is continuing, alongside progress on all project loops and ramps.

During the visit, the CDA chairman instructed the relevant departments to clear construction obstacles and to maintain work quality, pace and transparency.

Once completed, the project is expected to ease travel to Islamabad for commuters arriving from other parts of the country, particularly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and to improve road connectivity to Islamabad International Airport.