Karachi’s main, University Road has been closed to traffic due to development work, causing daily travel difficulties for citizens.
Heavy traffic pressure is being seen on alternative routes, which has led to traffic jams and long delays.
Despite public complaints, no clear announcement or time frame for traffic restoration has been issued by the authorities concerned, which is causing further anxiety and anger among the citizens.
This closure was made at a time Karachi is already suffering from severe traffic problems. Residents say the closure of roads without prior notice is evidence of the administration’s incompetence and is seriously affecting daily life.
Karachi’s University Road is one of the busiest roads in the city and is a major thoroughfare not only for thousands of citizens but also for various educational institutions, hospitals and business centres.
Due to the disruption in the flow of traffic, citizens are facing severe difficulties in reaching offices, educational institutions and other places.
Citizens have reacted sharply on social media to the lack of explanation of the situation by the traffic police and the administration and have demanded that an alternative and effective strategy should be adopted immediately to facilitate the public.
