ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority on Tuesday approved the construction of the 7th Avenue interchange and the rehabilitation of I.J. Principal Road as well as the fixing of a portrait of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah along the Islamabad Expressway.

The CDA Development Working Party (DWP) meeting approved the PC-Is for several projects, including the Rs6 billion rehabilitation and expansion of I.J. Principal Road with three flyovers and the Rs2bn construction of the 7th Avenue interchange at the intersection between 7th Avenue and Srinagar Garden Avenue near Aabpara.

Sources said a Rs68m project to construct a portrait of Jinnah was also approved.

A portrait of Jinnah was previously constructed along the Expressway near Koral in 2004. It collapsed due to heavy rainfall a few months ago.

CDA officials said the new portrait will be constructed using two millimetre thick stainless steel sheets with a black powder coating, and the main structure will be cladded with decorative metal sheets. Reinforced concrete walls will also be built to symbolise a fortress, in reference to Rohtas Fort.

The project will take six months to complete. Sources said the DWP also approved the engagement of a consultant for the eastern bypass.

Published in Dawn, October 28th, 2020

Opinion

Editorial

China security ties
Updated 14 Nov, 2024

China security ties

If China's security concerns aren't addressed satisfactorily, it may affect bilateral ties. CT cooperation should be pursued instead of having foreign forces here.
Steep price
14 Nov, 2024

Steep price

THE Hindu Kush-Himalayan region is in big trouble. A new study unveiled at the ongoing COP29 reveals that if high...
A high-cost plan
14 Nov, 2024

A high-cost plan

THE government has approved an expensive plan for FBR in the hope of tackling its deep-seated inefficiencies. The...
United stance
Updated 13 Nov, 2024

United stance

It would've been better if the OIC-Arab League summit had announced practical measures to punish Israel.
Unscheduled visit
13 Nov, 2024

Unscheduled visit

Unusual IMF visit shows the lender will closely watch implementation of programme goals to prevent it from derailing.
Bara’s businesswomen
13 Nov, 2024

Bara’s businesswomen

Bara’s brave women have proven that with the right support, societal barriers can be overcome.