Bhara Kahu Bypass

Barakahu Bypass
Route information
Length	5 km (3.1 mi)
Major junctions
West end	Quaid-e-Azam University entry point
East end	Jugi Bus Stop
Location
Country	Pakistan
Highway system
Roads in Pakistan

Barakahu Bypass is a roadway project in Islamabad, Pakistan. The objective of the project was to create an alternate route leading to Murree, Kashmir, and Galiyat.^[1]

History

The Barakahu Bypass project was assigned as a significant task to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.^[2] This project served as the first major development initiative launched by the current government.^[3] In September 2022, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructed the CDA to expedite the operationalization of the Barakahu bypass within a four-month timeline. The government entrusted the National Logistics Cell (NLC) with the responsibility of completing the project.^[4]

Route Description

The construction contractor has been assigned the task of building a three-lane roadway spanning over 5 kilometers, connecting the Quaid-e-Azam University entry point to Jugi Bus Stop. The project is expected to be accomplished within a budget of Rs. 6.5 billion.^[4]

Incident

on 25 February 2023, an incident took place on the Barakahu Bypass. During the construction of a flyover, one of its pillars gave way, leading to the loss of two laborers' lives, while three others suffered from various injuries.^[5]

See also

• Alexander Road
• Sikander-e-Azam Road

References

1. "CDA Releases the Phase-1 Updates of Bhara Kahu Bypass Development". Manahilestate.com. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
2. "NLC tasked to execute Barakahu bypass project in Islamabad after emerging as lowest bidder". 20 September 2022.
3. "PM likely to perform groundbreaking of Barakahu Bypass this week". Nation.com.pk. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
4. "PM Orders to Complete Barakahu Bypass in 3 Months".
5. "2 dead, 3 injured as pillar of under-construction Barakahu flyover caves in". February 25, 2023.