ISLAMABAD — The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is upgrading 35 traffic signal intersections and installing modern pedestrian crossing systems at 18 locations across Islamabad, with the entire project scheduled for completion by the end of this year. CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf inspected the ongoing work at various sites and reviewed progress with relevant officials.
The project aims to improve traffic flow and provide safer road crossings for pedestrians through modern traffic signals and Pelican crossing systems. Daman-e-Koh Traffic Signal 85% Complete According to the CDA’s progress report, 85 percent of the traffic signal installation work at Daman-e-Koh Chowk has been completed. Civil works at Khayaban Roundabout, also known as Khyber Chowk, and Aabpara Chowk have also been completed. Meanwhile, 50 percent of the civil works for installing Pelican crossing signals at Radio Pakistan Chowk, Faisal Chowk-III and Pakistan Secretariat have been completed.
Work at the remaining intersections and pedestrian crossing locations is also underway. The authority said the installation of modern traffic signals and pedestrian crossings would improve traffic management and make road crossings safer and more convenient. The CDA chairman directed the relevant departments to complete the project within the current year while maintaining quality and transparency.