KARACHI, Feb 25: The city government would ply a free-of-cost shuttle bus service from one end of the I.I. Chundrigar Road to another from Feb 27. This was stated by the City Nazim, Syed Mustafa Kamal, on Saturday, who added that after re-modelling of the road, a separate lane for public transport would be designated.

He spelt this out while talking to journalists during a visit to the I.I. Chundrigar Road.

He assured the people that the city government would not do anything that would create difficulties for people. Nevertheless, he emphasized that for any development, there would be some difficulties, which people must endure for long-term benefits.

He pointed out that a new traffic system had been introduced in the area and it was improving with the passage of time.

Mr Kamal said that after one and a half month, development work on the I.I. Chundrigar Road would commence at a cost of Rs220 million. Owing to that, the road would be completely closed for traffic, which could last for a year.

He said the diversion of traffic to other routes ahead of that period was aimed at making people used to that.

He claimed that after completion, the road would be ideal for vehicular traffic and pedestrians. He also declared that three parking plazas would be constructed on the I.I. Chundrigar Road.

The city nazim said other roads in the city were dug up without proper planning but the city government had shifted the utility lines on the I.I. Chundrigar Road on one side without disturbing the traffic.

He also visited the spots where problem was being faced by the people.

He listened to the grievance of shopkeepers and businessmen in Bolton Market area and assured them of sympathetic hearing.

Meanwhile, the City Nazim, Syed Mustafa Kamal, has said the city government will consider planning for constructing a beautiful recreational place on 50 acres of land in Rerhi Goth, which was freed from encroachments recently, adds APP.

He stated this during a visit to Landhi Town on Friday night. He was accompanied by Landhi Town Nazim Mohammed Ismail Qureshi and TMP Nazir Lakhani. The nazim reviewed the sanitation and cleanliness conditions and sewerage situation.