NHA and CDA Resolve T-Chowk Design Dispute Amicably

In a recent development, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the National Highway Authority (NHA) have successfully resolved their ongoing dispute concerning the construction of an interchange on T-Chowk. A meeting, chaired by the Member Infrastructure of the Planning Commission, convened last week and saw the participation of senior officers from both authorities. The disagreement revolved around NHA's preference to terminate the proposed Kharian-Rawalpindi Motorway directly at T-Chowk, conflicting with CDA's design, which advocated ending it at Banth Mor Interchange—approximately 12km before T-Chowk on G.T road to prevent direct traffic influx into the capital.

Following a previous meeting at the General Headquarters of the Pakistan Army, where CDA and NHA were directed to resolve their disputes over the T-Chowk design, the approved minutes stressed the need to progress positively on the long-pending project. In a recent Planning Commission meeting, both organizations expressed reservations but ultimately agreed to construct an underpass on G.T road promptly, considering future needs. CDA will secure the necessary land for the interchange through the deputy commissioner of Islamabad, with NHA covering the associated costs. The design and cost estimation responsibilities will be handled by NESPAK. Once finalized, NHA will issue a no objection certificate, allowing CDA to commence the project.

In internal discussions, CDA officials argued that connecting the proposed motorway with T-Chowk would lead to traffic congestion in Islamabad. They proposed concluding the motorway at Banth Moor Interchange and improving the 12km stretch of G.T road to T-Chowk for smoother access. NHA opposed this idea, stating it would defeat the purpose of the Kharian-Rawalpindi Motorway, estimating a significant traffic influx of around 40,000 vehicles from the new motorway and 50,000 existing vehicles onto G.T road, causing congestion.

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