Islamabad to add new underpass at Margalla Road and Eighth Avenue to ease traffic waits.

Islamabad city authorities have announced construction of a new underpass where Margalla Road meets Eighth Avenue, a junction near Faisal Avenue that leads to Faisal Mosque. The installation is intended to reduce pedestrian and vehicular waiting times at the crossing. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has already erected numerous flyovers and underpasses in the city in recent years. The new project adds to a growing list of infrastructure works aimed at easing traffic congestion. An audit report highlighted design faults in a previously built underpass located near the F‑9 park in Islamabad. The audit does not yet indicate any official action, but it points to concerns about construction standards. Local commentary notes that the city has prioritized rapid construction over sustainable decision‑making. Residents continue to question whether speed in building projects justifies the quality of the completed infrastructure. The current mayor, Mohsin Naqvi, received praise for the speed of his projects, a label coined during his tenure as Punjab’s chief minister. The naming reflects a broader focus on quick project delivery in the capital.