Existed: 1968 – present South end: N-5 (Rawat Constructed 1968 | North end: Zero Point Interchange Length 28 km | |
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The Islamabad Expressway (Urdu: اسلام آباد بزرگراه) is one a major north-south expressway in Islamabad, Capital Territory, Pakistan. The expressway provides quick access between Islamabad and Rawalpindi and connecting the nation's capital with the N-5 National Highway. It stretches from Zero Point Interchange with the Kashmir Highway in Islamabad to Rawat, Punjab on the N-5 National Highway. The total length of the expressway is 28 kilometers (17 mi). The width varies from three lanes to five lanes and has 2 interchanges; Zero Point Interchange and Faizabad Interchange.
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Map of Islamabad Hwy, Islamabad, Pakistan
Interchanges and exits
Islamabad highway being inside the Islamabad city has a lot of intersections. Starting from the northern end, these are:
2007 proposal
In 2007, the Capital Development Authority proposed to build three new interchanges on the highway at Karaal Chowk, Lehtrar Road and Dhok Kala Khan Road to make it signal free.