Shaheen Chowk Underpass Opening Date Confirmed, PM Shehbaz Sharif to Inaugurate

Islamabad commuters will get major relief as the Shaheen Chowk Underpass opens on December 31. Built on Khyaban-i-Iqbal, the project aims to ease traffic congestion at a key junction. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to inaugurate the underpass this week. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed the Shaheen Chowk underpass opening date as December 31.

Shaheen Chowk Underpass Location

The Shaheen Chowk underpass location sits at the junction of Khyaban-i-Iqbal and 9th Avenue. This point stayed congested for years, especially during peak office hours. The new underpass allows nonstop movement on Margalla Road and removes traffic signals from the main flow.

Shaheen Chowk Underpass Inauguration

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to lead the Shaheen Chowk underpass inauguration on Wednesday. During his site visit, Mohsin Naqvi said the project will end daily delays for commuters who use this corridor to reach the city center and Red Zone.

Shaheen Chowk Underpass Design

Officials briefed the minister on project details. The Shaheen Chowk underpass design changed during construction. Engineers extended the barrel length from 56 meters to 85 meters. CDA also expanded the scope of work, which raised the project cost to Rs1.3 billion with a 15 percent increase.

The prime minister laid the foundation stone on October 24. The original deadline allowed 150 days. CDA finished the project in nearly two months. Member Engineering CDA Syed Nafasat Raza credited teamwork and close monitoring for the early completion.

Mohsin Naqvi also reviewed landscaping and ordered more saplings around the underpass. CDA officials, the IGP Islamabad, and senior engineers attended the visit.

During the past year, CDA completed major road projects, including F-8 Interchange, Serena Interchange, Murree Road underpass, and T-Chowk Flyover. More projects remain planned, including Kashmir Chowk underpass and Margalla Avenue extension.