Work has started on Pehalwan Goth Road in Karachi’s District East under a Rs1.5 billion infrastructure project aimed at improving road connectivity and drainage in the area.
Utility Work Comes First
Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab announced the development on X, saying authorities will first lay new utility lines before starting construction of the dualised road. The initial phase is meant to improve the disposal of sewerage and rainwater.
Happy to inform that work has begun on the new Pehalwan Goth Road in district East. Before constructing the dualised 5 KMs long road, new utility lines will be placed to ensure proper disposal of sewerage & rain water. Cost of the project is about Rs 1.5 Bn & we will hopefully… pic.twitter.com/LuUSwArPGd
— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) March 13, 2026
He said the road project covers about 5 kilometres and is designed to address long-standing drainage issues in the locality, particularly water accumulation during the monsoon season.
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Project Scope and Cost
According to the mayor, the scheme is estimated at around Rs1.5 billion. Once completed, it is expected to improve traffic flow and mobility for residents in the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Key project details include:
- A dualised road of about 5 kilometres
- New utility lines for sewerage and rainwater disposal
- Estimated cost of Rs 1.5 billion
- Target completion by June 2026
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Why It Matters for District East
The project is part of broader efforts by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation to improve road infrastructure and strengthen drainage systems in flood-prone urban areas.
If completed on schedule, the upgraded road is expected to reduce congestion, improve daily commuting, and support a more reliable drainage network in District East.
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