Mayor Karachi Inaugurates Rehabilitation Project Of Memon Goth Road
Karachi, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Aug, 2026)
Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Mayor of Karachi, inaugurated the rehabilitation project of Memon Goth Road in District Malir, completed at a cost of more than Rs. 233.3 million.
Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad, City Council members, elected representatives and others attended the ceremony.
Mayor's Statement:
The Mayor stated that the total length of the project is 8,529 running meters, with rehabilitation and construction work on both sides of the road. Key improvements include:
- Expanding road width by an average of up to 2 meters.
- Constructing shoulders with an average width of 1.2 meters on both sides.
- Laying an asphaltic wearing course over 35,437 square meters.
- Installing 80-mm-thick pavers over 3,000 square meters.
- Laying 60-mm-thick pavers over 17,000 square meters on the shoulders.
Additionally, 150-mm-wide yellow and white lane markings were provided for smooth traffic flow, and cat eyes installed where needed.
Project Scope:
The Mayor highlighted that all necessary traffic, sewerage, and base-related works were completed before construction. Works on Makran Road are in progress, with the tendering process ongoing for other roads. Development work across the entire Makran Road area is scheduled to be finished by the end of the current year.
Community Impact:
The Mayor emphasized that Malir's greenery, agricultural fields, and rural culture contribute to Karachi's positive identity. He expressed his commitment to connecting different areas of the city, reducing travel times, and enhancing connectivity.
He noted that thanks to improved road infrastructure, travel time from the city to Malir is now 15 to 20 minutes. The dual carriageway project from the airport to Check Post, almost complete, will connect Kathore and the rear side of the airport with the motorway.
Future Plans:
The Airport Backside Road project, scheduled for completion by mid-October, will provide further convenience to citizens and improve connectivity.
A museum is also planned at the 500-year-old Chaukhandi Cemetery, with the Mayor emphasizing collaboration with the Provincial Minister for Culture and Tourism.