Margalla Avenue Extension to Connect Islamabad with M-1 Motorway: CDA

Islamabad: Construction work on the Margalla Avenue extension connecting N-5 with the M-1 Motorway is progressing, with 35% of the project completed, according to the Capital Development Authority (CDA). The news has been sourced from an article on November 9, 2026.

Read: Lahore Ring Road traffic Fines Increased by up to 900%

During a visit to the construction site, CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf reviewed the project’s progress and highlighted its significance for regional connectivity. He said the completed road would facilitate travel between Islamabad and several cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Abbottabad and Mansehra.

According to the CDA, the Islamabad section comprises approximately 2.7 kilometres of road, extending from GT Road to the vicinity of Sangjani Grid Station. The section will connect with a further 2.5-kilometre stretch being constructed by the National Highway Authority (NHA) within Rawalpindi’s jurisdiction, ultimately linking the route to the M-1 Motorway.

The authority stated that construction activities are underway across different sections of the project on a round-the-clock basis. Work includes the widening and extension of the main carriageway, alongside the development of a service road.

Read: Islamabad’s F-9 Park to Include Lake, Coffee Shops Improved Walkways

Once completed, the extension is expected to provide a more direct motorway connection for northern Islamabad, improve access to key destinations and strengthen road links between the federal capital and neighbouring regions. The project forms part of ongoing road infrastructure development aimed at improving regional mobility and supporting the movement of commuters between major urban centres.