TransKarachi Sets 30 km/h Speed Limit for New Elevated U-Turn on University Road

Authorities have confirmed that vehicles using the newly opened elevated U-turn on University Road in Karachi must not exceed 30 km/h, a restriction intended to ensure safe movement and maneuvering on the structure. The announcement was made in a joint statement issued by TransKarachi, the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) and PMCSC.

According to the statement, the elevated U-turn can accommodate cars and buses up to 12 meters in length. Its ramps have a clear width of 5 meters, while the turning sections measure 6 meters wide. The design allows one car and one motorcycle to pass side by side, and if a car breaks down or stalls on the structure, another vehicle can still pass it.

The authorities noted that vehicles descending from the elevated structure merge directly into the existing three-lane traffic flow. Limited road space did not allow for a dedicated merging lane, which the statement said was a key factor in shaping the design and the prescribed speed restriction.

The elevated U-turn is part of the Karachi BRT Red Line project and was designed in view of existing traffic conditions, available road space and applicable international standards, according to the officials. The restriction is aimed at reducing risk at the merge point and on the relatively narrow ramps.

Motorists using the new facility are advised to observe the 30 km/h limit and exercise caution, particularly while merging with the three-lane traffic on University Road. The project is part of broader efforts to improve public transport infrastructure and traffic flow in the city.