| 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 | |
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]
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]
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]
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]