A new 25-kilometer road will be built parallel to the Lyari Expressway to facilitate heavy traffic movement in Karachi.
The project aims to allow trucks and trailers to pass through the corridor 24/7, reducing congestion in the city. According to reports, Exim Bank Korea has granted funds for the construction of this additional road.
A feasibility study for the project will be completed within eight months, after which the construction work will begin.
Last month, the Sindh government launched a crackdown on unfit commercial vehicles following a rise in fatal road accidents.
On the directives of Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Transport Department has directed authorities to take strict action against unfit vehicles operating across the province.
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According to the department, many commercial vehicles in Sindh have fitness certificates issued by Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVIs) from other provinces without proper physical inspection.
This loophole has allowed unsafe vehicles to operate on Sindh’s roads, increasing the risk of accidents.
Minister Memon stated that vehicles registered in other provinces but operating permanently in Sindh must now obtain fitness certificates from Sindh’s MVIs.
These certificates will include modern security features such as QR codes. Additionally, all commercial vehicle drivers must hold valid driving licenses.
At the time of issuing or renewing route permits, transporters will be required to present valid fitness certificates with QR codes to ensure compliance.
