Barakahu Bypass is a roadway project in Islamabad, Pakistan. The objective of the project was to create an alternate route leading to Murree, Kashmir, and Galiyat.[1]
| Barakahu Bypass | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Length | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Major junctions | |
| West end | Quaid-e-Azam University entry point |
| East end | Jugi Bus Stop |
| Location | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Highway system | |
History
editThe Barakahu Bypass project was assigned as a significant task to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.[2] This project served as the first major development initiative launched by the current government.[3] 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.[4]
Route Description
editThe 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.[4]
Incident
editon 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.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "CDA Releases the Phase-1 Updates of Bhara Kahu Bypass Development". Manahilestate.com. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ "NLC tasked to execute Barakahu bypass project in Islamabad after emerging as lowest bidder". 20 September 2022.
- ^ "PM likely to perform groundbreaking of Barakahu Bypass this week". Nation.com.pk. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ a b "PM Orders to Complete Barakahu Bypass in 3 Months".
- ^ "2 dead, 3 injured as pillar of under-construction Barakahu flyover caves in". February 25, 2023.