Commuters in Karachi are now facing serious traffic congestion after officials closed the key artery University Road until the end of the year. The shutdown was ordered to facilitate major utility-works and overhead-line removals, effectively sealing off a vital route for rush-hour traffic and forcing drivers onto longer alternate paths. Local authorities say the disruption will continue until all clearance and reconstruction tasks are completed.
City planners warn the move will contribute to extended travel times, increased fuel consumption and heightened unrest among daily travellers who rely on University Road for access to hospitals, universities and business districts.
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