Karachi Red Line BRT Work Resumes as FWO Takes Over Key Section
Work on the Karachi Red Line BRT has resumed after authorities reassigned a major section to the Frontier Works Organization (FWO). Officials removed the previous contractor from Lot 2 and sealed its office. As a result, FWO now manages the stretch from Mosamiyat to Hasan Square.
FWO Accelerates Work on Key Route
FWO has mobilized machinery and workers to restart construction quickly. In the first phase, teams are repairing roads used as alternate traffic routes. This step aims to reduce daily congestion for commuters.
The organization has also installed banners along the route. These signs apologies for the inconvenience caused by ongoing work. In addition, crews are clearing debris and improving road conditions to support smoother traffic flow.
However, the project still faces security issues. Reports indicate that some individuals damage materials during the day. They pose as waste pickers but allegedly steal iron and wiring. Therefore, FWO is expected to introduce strict security measures to protect the site.
Construction Activity Brings Fresh Optimism
Construction has picked up after more than four years of delays. Heavy machinery is now active along University Road. As a result, residents and commuters feel a renewed sense of hope.
At New M.A. Jinnah Road, workers and machines operate side by side. Near New Town police station, teams are levelling roads and removing debris. Moreover, crews have repositioned cement barriers to improve traffic movement.
Work is also visible near Bait-ul-Mukarram Mosque, Mazar-e-Quaid, and Nipa Chowrangi. For example, teams have started drainage work in several areas. These efforts show clear progress across multiple points.
The 24-kilometre project began in 2022 and was due in 2024. However, delays slowed progress. Now, citizens expect timely completion and better urban transport.
