KARACHI: The KPT Underpass in Clifton area has been opened for all kinds of traffic after it was temporarily closed over concerns about damages to its structure.
Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Law and Environment and Sindh’s Government spokesman Murtaza Wahab said the underpass was inspected by engineers who confirmed that there was structural damage and it was safe to resume traffic.
“KPT Underpass was inspected in the morning today by engineers including NED University officials who have confirmed that the structural frame does not have any signs of structural distress & the underpass is safe for traffic which has now been opened,” he said.
KPT Underpass was inspected in the morning today by engineers including NED University officials who have confirmed that the structural frame does not have any signs of structural distress & the underpass is safe for traffic which has now been opened pic.twitter.com/8hA7AUq0Jy
— SenatorMurtaza Wahab (@murtazawahab1) September 3, 2020
The traffic police had on Wednesday temporarily closed the KPT Underpass located in Clifton amid reservations of structural damages to heavy rains in Karachi last week.
According to the traffic police, the measures were taken keeping in view the safety of human lives, while advice was being sought from technical advisers. The traffic was been diverted and citizens were urged to take alternative traffic routes to avoid any inconvenience.
After the recent rains in the city, several underpasses including Punjab Chowrangi underpass, KPT underpass, Drigh Road underpass and other were filled with rainwater.
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