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Karachi: In a decisive move to manage the city’s escalating traffic woes, Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has announced plans to reroute heavy traffic to Lyari Expressway. This strategy is aimed at enhancing road efficiency and alleviating congestion on critical city thoroughfares.
According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the announcement was made during a key meeting at the Mayor’s office, attended by senior officials from the National Highway Authority, Karachi Port Trust, and Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC). The gathering focused on detailed evaluations of using Lyari Expressway to improve traffic circulation across the city’s main roads. Mayor Wahab stressed the urgency of addressing the growing traffic challenges and the need for orderly traffic management on vital roads.
The decision is supported by a positive third-party report, which Mayor Wahab noted would be finalized by Thursday, outlining a future action plan that includes designated timings on Lyari Expressway during peak hours to optimize its use. He expressed particular concern over the impact of heavy vehicles on roads stretching from Malir to Landhi, where traffic jams are not only a frequent nuisance but also contribute to significant environmental and economic costs.
Mayor Wahab’s proposals are part of a broader commitment to improving urban mobility in Karachi, a major port city where the daily grind of commercial vehicles, heavy trailers, and trucks is especially pronounced around port areas and key highways. This meeting marks a significant step toward coordinated efforts with both federal and local authorities to implement effective solutions to the city’s traffic challenges.
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