07-04-2009, 05:12 AM
KARACHI: The City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has prepared a comprehensive plan for the construction of 116 pedestrian bridges at various busy roads and corridors to facilitate the pedestrians.
In this regard Rs 500 million has been allocated in the 2009-2010 budget while more funds would be provided wherever needed.
City Nazim Mustafa Kamal has directed the pedestrian bridges project director to conduct survey of all 116 locations where pedestrian bridges will be constructed.
Presently, work is underway on construction of pedestrian bridges at Behzad Lakhnavi Road Shadman2 North Nazimabad, Road 5000 opp. Iqbal Plaza, Nawab Siddique Ali Khan Road near Enquiry Office Liaquatabad Town, Sharea Faisal near Awami Markaz, Shahra-e-Pakistan near Incholi Gulberg Town, Shahra-e-Pakistan near Agha Khan Flats Gulberg Town, 5000 Road near Town Municipal Chowrangi North Karachi Town, 5000 Road near Bara Market North Karachi Town, 5000 Road near Saleem Center North Karachi Town, 5000 Road near UP Morr North Karachi Town and Preedy Street (three bridges). app
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In this regard Rs 500 million has been allocated in the 2009-2010 budget while more funds would be provided wherever needed.
City Nazim Mustafa Kamal has directed the pedestrian bridges project director to conduct survey of all 116 locations where pedestrian bridges will be constructed.
Presently, work is underway on construction of pedestrian bridges at Behzad Lakhnavi Road Shadman2 North Nazimabad, Road 5000 opp. Iqbal Plaza, Nawab Siddique Ali Khan Road near Enquiry Office Liaquatabad Town, Sharea Faisal near Awami Markaz, Shahra-e-Pakistan near Incholi Gulberg Town, Shahra-e-Pakistan near Agha Khan Flats Gulberg Town, 5000 Road near Town Municipal Chowrangi North Karachi Town, 5000 Road near Bara Market North Karachi Town, 5000 Road near Saleem Center North Karachi Town, 5000 Road near UP Morr North Karachi Town and Preedy Street (three bridges). app
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp...009_pg12_6