Bhara Kahu Bypass

Barakahu Bypass
Route information
Length5.4 km (3.4 mi)
Major junctions
West endQuaid-e-Azam University entry point
East endJugi Bus Stop
Location
CountryPakistan
Highway system

Barakahu Bypass is a 5.4km roadway project in Islamabad, Pakistan.[1] The objective of the project was to create an alternate route leading to Murree, Kashmir, and Galiyat.[2]

History

The Barakahu Bypass project was assigned as a significant task to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.[3] This project served as the first major development initiative launched by the current government.[4] In September 2022, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructed the CDA to expedite the operationalization of the Barakahu bypass within a four-month timeline. The government entrusted the National Logistics Cell (NLC) with the responsibility of completing the project.[5]

Route Description

The construction contractor has been assigned the task of building a three-lane roadway spanning over 5 kilometers, connecting the Quaid-e-Azam University entry point to Jugi Bus Stop. The project is expected to be accomplished within a budget of Rs. 6.5 billion.[5]

Incident

on 25 February 2023, an incident took place on the Barakahu Bypass. During the construction of a flyover, one of its pillars gave way, leading to the loss of two laborers' lives, while three others suffered from various injuries.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "PM lays foundation stone of Bhara Kahu bypass in Islamabad". Radio Pakistan. September 30, 2022. Archived from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
  2. ↑ "CDA Releases the Phase-1 Updates of Bhara Kahu Bypass Development". Manahilestate.com. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  3. ↑ "NLC tasked to execute Barakahu bypass project in Islamabad after emerging as lowest bidder". 20 September 2022.
  4. ↑ "PM likely to perform groundbreaking of Barakahu Bypass this week". Nation.com.pk. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  5. 1 2 "PM Orders to Complete Barakahu Bypass in 3 Months".
  6. ↑ "2 dead, 3 injured as pillar of under-construction Barakahu flyover caves in". February 25, 2023.
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