CDA clears half of GT Road Tarnol in anti-encroachment drive
The Capital Development Authority demolished 40 illegal structures and cleared 8 km of GT Road Tarnol, with the operation set to finish by August 21.
ISLAMABAD: In compliance with directions from Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa, the CDA, supported by the Islamabad Administration, carried out a major anti-encroachment operation along GT Road Tarnol. The drive, supervised by Deputy Director General (Enforcement) and Director DMA Dr. Anam Fatima, targeted the section from Total Petrol Pump to Zarkon Plaza.
The authority reported the demolition of 40 encroachments, including 17 signboards, five boundary walls, nine shops, two shades, and seven washrooms. Legal action resulted in nine arrests, while eight shops were sealed to prevent further violations.
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Machinery and temporary setups removed
Enforcement teams dismantled several temporary structures and impounded machinery. Two security cabins and a dismantled lifter machine were shifted to the Enforcement Store, while 37 other cabins and 27 containers were damaged on site. Around two truckloads of dismantled materials, including signboards, were transported to storage facilities.
Half of 16 km road already cleared
The CDA confirmed that progress on the 16 km stretch of GT Road has reached 50%. From Zarkon Plaza to Total Petrol Pump, an estimated 80–90% of encroachments across a 3 km section have been removed, with scrap material being cleared by dealers. Another 2 km stretch from Sarai Harbooza Bus Stop to Railway Phatak has been fully cleared on one side.
With 8 km now free of illegal structures, the CDA plans to complete the entire operation by August 21, 2025. The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to restoring smooth traffic flow and public convenience on one of Islamabad’s busiest routes.
