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Karachi University Road Traffic Update: Service Lane Closed for K-4 Water Project

Karachi University Road service lane closed for K-4 water project; expect traffic diversions & delays until December 30.

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KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police have issued an updated traffic plan as construction work continues on the K-4 water supply project along University Road.

Authorities previously announced the closure of University Road from November 10 to December 30 for the installation of new water pipelines under the Karachi Water and Sewerage System Improvement Project (KWSSIP).

Now, the service lane from Aziz Bhatti Park to Federal Urdu University will also remain closed. Commuters from Sir Syed University are being diverted toward Ghaziabad Road, while the route from Safari Park to Hasan Square will stay accessible.

Traffic congestion is expected in nearby areas due to the closure of this major route. Officials plan to lay 2.7 kilometres of pipelines between NIPA Chowrangi and Federal Urdu University during the first phase, with the second phase extending from Hasan Square to NIPA Chowrangi. The work includes installation of 96-inch and 72-inch water lines, with a completion deadline of December 30.

Authorities have urged commuters to plan travel accordingly and cooperate to ensure smooth traffic flow during the project.

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