ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday performed groundbreaking ceremony of development projects in Islamabad after receiving a briefing on the cost of the projects as well as on completion timeline.

The prime minister performed groundbreaking ceremony of four development projects to be completed in federal capital - (i) Rawal Dam Chowk Interchange; (ii), Korang Bridge; (iii) PWD Interchange and;(iv) Phase one of Development Works at I-15 Project

Earlier, the prime minister was informed that Rawal Dam Chowk Interchange is a Traffic Management Solution project that will be completed by the CDA through its own financial resources in 24 months.

The construction of Korang Bridge and PWD Underpass project will also be executed by the CDA in 15 and 7 months respectively. The project will be funded through Public Sector Development Programme.

The projects are aimed at de-congesting traffic flow in ICT area enabling the residents of the federal capital to commute without any traffic hassle and save the travel time besides making the traffic flow smooth along Islamabad Expressway and link roads to adjoining areas.

Prime Minister Imran Khan emphasized upon ensuring protection of green areas of the Federal Capital during the execution of these development projects.

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