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Karachi Shuts University Road Nov. 10–Dec. 30 for K‑IV Water Pipeline Works

The shutdown enables installation of large K‑IV pipelines to expand Karachi’s water supply.

Overview

  • KWSSIP will execute the project in two phases, first from NIPA Chowrangi to Federal Urdu University and then from Hasan Square to NIPA Chowrangi.
  • The work covers roughly 2.7 kilometres of University Road to connect new infrastructure under the K‑IV augmentation plan.
  • Crews will install 96‑inch and 72‑inch water lines designed to boost distribution capacity across the network.
  • Traffic will be diverted via NIPA Chowrangi toward Aladin Park, with officials urging commuters to plan alternate routes.
  • Authorities set a December 30 completion target, though commuters express skepticism after prolonged Red Line BRT disruptions in nearby neighborhoods.