Malir Expressway Karachi: A 39 km High-Speed Toll Expressway 

The Malir Expressway Karachi is a high-speed toll expressway that is set to connect Korangi to the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway (M-9) and DHA City. Spanning across 39 kilometers, this Six-lane dualized expressway will run along the left bank of Malir River. Its original estimated completion period is three years.

Malir Expressway Latest News 2023
Updates on Malir Expressway Construction

In 2021, the Sindh government made changes in the Malir Expressway project to minimize the number of people displaced as a result of its construction. Displaced populations will also be provided with alternative accommodation. The Malir deputy commissioner announced that after incorporating changes in Malir Expressway Route, some 400 to 500 concrete and mud houses would be demolished, and 40 acres of private land would also be included in the project.

Malir Expressway Map

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The proposed Malir Expressway map shows that it will be the shortest alternative route to M-9 Motorway from DHA Karachi. Designed for speedy yet safe travel from the urban areas of the city to nearby villages, the Malir Expressway will be a significant development for Karachi’s traffic problems. Presently, besides the two causeways on the left and right banks of Malir River, there are no paved roads present for a quick and smooth commute. The two causeways connect with the National Highway (N-5) and Quaidabad, respectively.

Expected Completion Date of the Malir Expressway Project

The Malir Expressway’s inauguration date was 10 Dec 2020, and it is expected to be completed within 3-5 years. The project is set to be completed in 2024-2025.

Features and Specifications of the Malir Expressway

The Malir Expressway will be a 6-lane road with a 3-foot dual carriageway, designed for a speed of 100 km per hour. The speed at the interchange on the Malir Expressway will be 50 km per hour. The expressway will start from Korangi Road, DHA Creek Avenue, and run from Jam Sadiq Bridge, Shah Faisal Colony Road, Future Colony to Kathore. There will be nine pedestrian crossings on the Malir Expressway.

The Malir Expressway will be constructed on the left bank of the Malir River and will be a significant public-private partnership project after the Thar Coal Project. Three flyovers and eight underpasses will be constructed as part of the project, which will start from the KPT Interchange in Qayyumabad and terminate at the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway near Kathore.

Construction of Interchanges and Subways in the Malir Expressway Project

As part of the Malir Expressway project, three flyovers and eight underpasses will be constructed, starting from the KPT Interchange in Qayyumabad and terminating at the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway near Kathore. The Chief Minister of Sindh has given the go-ahead to the investment department to mobilize machinery for the project, and the foundation stone will be laid in the second week of next month.

 Conclusion

The Malir Expressway Karachi is a vital project that will connect Karachi to other major cities in Pakistan. As a high-speed toll expressway, it will provide speedy and safe