Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah set Jan 11 as the final date for the inauguration of the first segment of the Malir Expressway project that runs from Korangi Causeway to Shah Faisal Colony.
This decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by CM at New Sindh Secretariat, where the project’s final progress was reviewed, said a press statement issued.
Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, Principal Secretary to CM Agha Wasif, Commissioner Hassan Naqvi, city police chief Javed Odho, Transport Secretary Asad Zamin and other officials attended the meeting.
The statement said that a toll plaza would manage the traffic flow, charging Rs100 for cars and jeeps, and Rs200 for heavy vehicles.
Only commercial vehicles, cars, jeeps and buses will be permitted on the expressway, while motorcycles and rickshaws are not allowed on the expressway.
The CM emphasised the importance of efficient traffic management and directed officials to promptly address any operational challenges to ensure the timely completion of ongoing works.
