Malir Expressway Project New Updates

The Malir Expressway project is nearing completion and will soon provide a fast connection between DHA Karachi and DHA City Karachi. This four-lane expressway, spanning approximately 39 kilometers, starts at the KPT Interchange near Qayyumabad and will run alongside the Malir River, connecting to the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway (M-9) and DHA City. It aims to significantly reduce travel time, making the commute from DHA Karachi to DHA City much faster.

The Malir Expressway is a significant infrastructure project in Karachi, Pakistan. It is designed as a high-speed, controlled-access corridor to connect the city center and port areas with the outskirts, particularly linking areas like Korangi and DHA to the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway (M-9). This project aims to ease traffic congestion, reduce travel times, and provide a more efficient route for commuters and goods transportation.

Key Features:

Route: The expressway starts near Korangi Creek and ends at the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway (M-9), passing through Malir River areas.
Length: Approximately 38 kilometers.
Lanes: Expected to have three lanes in each direction.
Purpose: To serve as an alternative to the congested Shahrah-e-Faisal and provide a direct link to industrial zones and residential areas.
Construction Mode: Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
Benefits:
- Reduced travel time from areas like DHA and Korangi to M-9.
- Boost in economic activities due to improved connectivity.
- Decrease in heavy traffic load on existing urban roads.

Progress:

As of recent updates, construction work is underway, with completion expected soon, although specific timelines depend on funding, technical progress, and external factors like weather or administrative hurdles.