F-8 underpass inaugurated

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated the F-8 underpass – completed in record 42 days – to ease the traffic flow on two main arteries of the Federal Capital, Jinnah Avenue and 9th Avenue.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the F-8 underpass flanked by Ministers Senator Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Attaullah Tarar, Members of National Assembly and the Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), the prime minister said it was a propitious moment that this underpass was successfully completed within 42 days after laying its foundation stone.

PM Shehbaz Sharif lauded the efforts of the interior minister and his team for setting a new record. “This is the fashion in which nations progress through day and night struggle,” he added.

The PM also felicitated CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, his team, and the contractor for achieving an unusual milestone.

The prime minister expressed the hope that the newly constructed underpass would help facilitate the traffic of the metropolis and the civic agency would also complete the Serena Chowk underpass in similar way. He also appreciated the Islamabad Traffic Police for maintaining smooth flow of traffic on project site.