The Korangi Causeway road update shows that the key link between Korangi and the city remains closed after flooding from the Malir River damaged large sections of the causeway.
Causeway Open or Closed?
According to officials, the causeway open or closed status remains unchanged as repair work is ongoing. The road surface at multiple points was severely damaged, making it unsafe for vehicles. Authorities have confirmed that the causeway will not reopen until restoration work is completed.
Korangi Road Blocked and Traffic Diversion
The traffic between Korangi and the main city is being diverted to Jam Sadiq Bridge and Qayyumabad since the Korangi road is blocked. Jam Sidiq Bridge is open on only one lane, which results in traffic jams on the Korangi Road, Brooks Chowrangi, Baloch Colony Expressway and Defence Signal.
EBM Causeway Korangi Closure
The Malir River has also created high water levels that have led to closure of the EBM Causeway Korangi. The closing in these two causeways has led to congestion on other roads, which has affected the industrial practices in the Korangi Industrial Area, whereby production in the area has been reduced by as much as 30 per cent, as workers struggle to access their working points.
Traffic police have advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and stay updated on route advisories. Vehicles from Korangi Godam Chowrangi are being redirected to alternative roads. Over 30 drainage pumps have been deployed in low-lying areas to remove standing water, while rescue services have evacuated residents from flood-affected zones.
Officials have not announced a reopening date for the causeways. The Korangi Causeway road update will continue to be monitored, and citizens are urged to check traffic alerts before traveling.
FAQ’S About Korangi Causeway Road Update
Q1: Is the Korangi Causeway open or closed today?
Korangi Causeway is still closed as a result of flooding by the Malir River. The work of repair is underway and no date of reopening is announced.
Q2: Why is the Korangi road blocked?
The Korangi road has been blocked as the Korangi Causeway and the EBM Causeway were damaged in the recent rains and floods, hence not safe to be used for, traffic.
Q3: What are the alternative routes for Korangi traffic?
Traffic from Korangi is being diverted to Jam Sadiq Bridge and Qayyumabad. However, only one lane of Jam Sadiq Bridge is open, leading to heavy congestion.
Q4: When will the EBM Causeway Korangi reopen?
Authorities have not provided a confirmed reopening time for the EBM Causeway Korangi. Both causeways will remain closed until repair work is completed.
Q5: How is the Korangi Causeway closure affecting Karachi traffic?
The closure has created long jams on Korangi Road, Brooks Chowrangi, Baloch Colony Expressway, and Defence Signal, while also impacting industrial activity in the Korangi Industrial Area.
