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Work of replacement of conventional traffic signals with smart signal system at Kashmir Highway

Islamabad: December 8, 2019 Work on the replacement of conventional traffic signals with smart signal system at Kashmir Highway will commence shortly as bids for the execution of the work have been opened.

Initially, existing traffic signals from G-7 to G-11 Kashmir Highway, including junction of Kashmir Highway at 7th Avenue, G-9, G-10, H-11 and G-11 are being replaced with smart system which will help ensure smooth and automated traffic control on the highway. These signals have optical sensors which change the timings of the green and red lights based on the traffic volume on either side. These signals will visually process the amount of vehicles and the timing will be altered automatically. This will decrease the need for physical intervention for traffic control and will facilitate thousands of commuters using this Highway.

Capital Development Authority (CDA) in line with efforts to ensure smooth traffic flow on the roads of the city has taken several steps, which not only include up-gradation and expansion of road infrastructure but has also introduced technology based initiatives. Replacement of conventional traffic signals with the smart system is continuation of the steps leading towards automation. After fulfilling codel formalities, authority in end of previous month issued tenders of the project and in this connection bids were received which were opened during the previous week. The project will be carried out with cost Rs. 2.48 million and completed within one month time.

Kashmir Highway is the first one, however, phase wise all major avenues will have smart signal system as codel formalities in this regard have already been completed. The first phase is likely to be completed within one month.
 
Zero Point Interchange builder wins three mega road projects

June 26, 2020

ISLAMABAD: The Karachi-based company, which had built the Zero Point Interchange, is back in the town as it won all three mega road projects on Thursday.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Thursday opened financial bids for the construction of Rawal Dam Interchange, Korang Bridge and PWD Underpass on Islamabad Expressway.
“Maqbool Associates, which had built Zero Point Interchange, in a joint venture with Calson, won all the contracts today by submitting lowest bids,” said an official of the CDA.
Member planning and engineering Dr Shahid Mahmood said the JV of the two companies turned to be the lowest bidders for all the three projects. He said after completing formalities and legal procedures, the work will be awarded soon.
The CDA received bids worth Rs1.17 billion for the construction of Rawal Dam Interchange, (11pc below the estimate), Rs628.5 million for Korang Bridge (17pc below) and Rs420 million (19pc below) for the PWD Underpass from the JV of Maqbool Associates and Calson.
“All these projects are important to ensure smooth flow of traffic. The expansion of Rawal Dam Chowk is highly important as Park Road and Murree Road have been facing growing traffic load for many years because of the increase in the population of adjoining areas. Several educational institutions are also located on this road that resulted in the increase of traffic,” said the CDA member.
The expansion of Korang Bridge and PWD Underpass will also ease traffic congestion on the expressway.
The expressway is one of the busiest roads in Rawalpindi and Islamabad because it caters to both local and heavy traffic, particularly to and from Lahore and other part of Punjab, KP and Kashmir. However, during the last many years, no focus was paid on its rehabilitation and expansion from Koral to GT Road.
Though the portion of the artery from Faisal Mosque to Koral Chowk has been expanded, the portion from Koral to GT Road is riddled with pavement distress and failure, including heavy settlements, ruts and corrugation.
Up to Koral Chowk, it is a five-lane road but transforms suddenly into a two-lane road near Koral, making it difficult for drivers to control their vehicles when they face a major bottleneck at Korang Bridge. However, now this bridge will be expanded to five-lane to ease the traffic flow.
Motorists face a second major bottleneck at PWD stop where now an underpass will be constructed. “We are hopeful that up to 60pc traffic problems on the expressway will be solved with the construction of the underpass and the expansion of Korang Bridge,” the member said.
The two projects on the expressway will be executed through the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) as for the financial year 2020-21 the government has allocated Rs800 million for the expansion of Korang Bridge and the PWD Underpass against the total cost of Rs1625 million.
The Rawal Dam Interchange project will be executed through CDA’s own funding.
CDA officials said several companies took part in the bidding for the three projects. They said for the Rawal Dam project, the JV submitted Rs1.117 billion while National Logistics Cell (NLC) submitted a bid of Rs1.248 billion and Makson Rs1.133 billion.
Similarly, for the Korang Bridge, the JV submitted Rs628.5 million, NLC Rs750.24 million and Makson and ZKB Rs638.71 million and 695.76 million, respectively.
For the PWD Underpass, the JV submitted a Rs420 million bid, NLC Rs482 million and Makson Rs427 million while ZKB and Habib construction companies submitted Rs456 and Rs539 million bids, respectively.
 
PM likely to inaugurate three projects in Islamabad

Rawal Dam Interchange, Korang Bridge and PWD Underpass will ease traffic congestion

Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to perform ground breaking ceremony of three projects in Islamabad on June 30, said officials of the apex development agency of the capital.

PM Imran has directed Capital Development Authority (CDA) for early completion of Rawal Dam Interchange, Korang Bridge and PWD Underpass on Islamabad Expressway, officials said.

The contract for the three projects was won by a joint venture of Maqbool Associates and Calson. After construction of the PWD underpass, the Express Highway will become signal free, they said



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New Blue Area’s commercial plots attract record investment of over Rs 12 bln

The government has recorded a historical investment of over Rs12 billion during the two days of the auction of the newly-launched project of New Blue Area in Islamabad

During the second day of auction organised by the Capital Development Authority (CDA), the authorities have approved bids of four commercial plots of worth Rs 7.24. The spokesperson of CDA said that the participation of investors in the auction events has exhibited their confidence over the business-friendly policies of the federal government.

The capital development authority has so far collected overall Rs 12.79 billion revenue after the auction of eight commercial plots of different sizes.

 
Omar Ayub Inaugurates 132 Kv Grid Station

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Mon 17th August 2020 | 11:10 PM

Minister for Power Division Omar Ayub Khan has inaugurated 132 kV grid station at Bhara Kahu established by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO).


ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 17th Aug, 2020 ) :Minister for Power Division Omar Ayub Khan has inaugurated 132 kV grid station at Bhara Kahu established by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO).

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the grid station would ensure smooth and uninterrupted power supply to consumers of Bhara Khau, Pir Sohwa and adjacent areas. It would also help end low voltage issue in the areas, he added, said a press release issued here Monday.

He said IESCO was one of best power distribution company and providing best facilities to its consumers while following leading from front formula.

He also appreciated IESCO field staff for prompt redressal of the consumers' complaints. The minister also appreciated IESCO staff and entire team for timely completion of the grid-station.

IESCO CEO Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary said the company would continue to set up more grid stations besides up-gradation of the existing grid-stations.

He said due attention was being given for prompt redressal of the consumers' complaints.

https://www.urdupoint.com/en/amp/pakistan/omar-ayub-inaugurates-132-kv-grid-station-1004052.html
 
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