Smart planning beats flyovers

Cons-tructing flyovers and underpasses is considered a solution to Karachi’s traffic problem. However, effective traffic engineering offers a more practical and economical solution. Through proper planning — such as creating diversions, improving signal coordination and scientifically managing traffic flow — significant improvement can be achieved without massive construction. The Guru Mandir roundabout is a classic example. For years, a flyover was anticipated there. Instead, a simple diversion was introduced nearly three decades ago, and traffic flow has been relatively smooth since then.

SHOAIB SIDDIQUI

KARACHI