KARACHI: Sindh authorities have directed officials to accelerate work on the Karachi Yellow Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project and the remaining construction of Jam Sadiq Bridge.
The direction was issued by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon during a review meeting attended by Transport Secretary Asad Zamin, officials from the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA), representatives of the World Bank and project consultants.
Daily Monitoring Ordered
During the meeting, officials were instructed to closely monitor progress on the Yellow Line depot and the second section of Jam Sadiq Bridge.
The minister called for improved coordination among government departments, consultants and technical teams to address issues affecting construction and prevent further delays.
Authorities were also directed to maintain regular progress reviews and resolve outstanding matters through closer coordination between the stakeholders involved in the project.
Yellow Line BRT Under Development
The Yellow Line is being developed as a major mass-transit corridor for Karachi, connecting areas including Korangi with key locations along the city’s transportation network.
The planned route includes Dawood Chowrangi, Jam Sadiq Bridge, Main Korangi Road, FTC Interchange, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Shahrah-e-Quaideen and Kashmir Road, with an interchange connection to the Red Line at Numaish.
The project is being implemented with World Bank support and is intended to operate under a public-private partnership model after completion.
Bridge and Depot Remain Key Components
The latest review placed particular attention on the Yellow Line depot and the remaining work on Jam Sadiq Bridge.
Completion of these components is important to the wider BRT system because the bridge forms part of the corridor while the depot will support the operational requirements of the transit service.
Previous project reviews have also focused on construction progress and coordination issues affecting different components of the scheme.
No New Completion Date Announced
While officials have been instructed to accelerate the remaining work, the latest meeting did not announce a new firm completion deadline for the depot or the bridge section.
The actual opening of the relevant infrastructure will therefore depend on construction progress, resolution of technical and coordination issues, and completion of the remaining works.
Potential Impact on Karachi Connectivity
Once completed, the Yellow Line corridor is expected to improve public transport connectivity between several major residential, commercial and employment areas of Karachi.
Improved mass-transit access can also influence accessibility around transport corridors, although the effect on surrounding property and commercial activity will depend on the project’s eventual completion, operational performance and supporting infrastructure.
For businesses and property owners along the proposed route, construction progress and the final operational schedule will remain important factors to monitor.
