Speed Breakers on Expressway Sparks Outrage in Islamabad

In a perplexing move that has left the public puzzled, the district administration of Islamabad has decided to place a speed bump on the expressway.

Once again, this speed bump was installed in the same problematic location just before the Faizabad check-post. Reports indicate that it resulted in a significant traffic jam on a Monday morning, inconveniencing commuters on their way to work.

Residents of the twin cities expressed their frustration on social media, criticizing the district administration for their decision. In response to the public outcry, the authorities have now opted to remove the speed bump.

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Observers have witnessed officials dismantling the speed bump just a short while ago, underscoring yet another example of how taxpayer funds are wasted due to careless decisions by those in authority.

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It’s worth noting that this same speed bump was previously placed in the exact spot earlier this year. Despite being aware of the traffic congestion it would cause, the Islamabad administration repeated the same error.

Police Personnel Shortage Recently, the Islamabad Traffic Police had introduced several stringent measures to combat traffic violations. However, they are unable to enforce these measures due to a shortage of police officers.

An official disclosed to a local newspaper that young individuals are taking advantage of the understaffed Islamabad traffic police. They are frequently observed engaging in stunts on the city’s major highways, including the Expressway and 7th Avenue.

Moreover, violations of one-way traffic regulations have surged significantly due to the closure of several U-turns in the capital.