Hyderabad's New Qasimabad Road Draws Safety Concerns Over Electricity Poles Still in the Corridor

A newly built 1.6-kilometre dual carriageway linking Alamdar Chowk with the old National Highway near Qasim Chowk in Hyderabad has drawn criticism, because electricity poles remained inside the road corridor while motorists began to use it. The reports were published on October 31, 2026. The road is part of three development schemes that together cost about Rs1.06 billion. The Hyderabad administration maintains that the road has not been formally opened and that the final asphalt layer is not finished.

What Officials Say

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said the road was built while the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) was still relocating its electricity infrastructure. Officials expect the remaining poles to be moved by November 10, 2026. That date is an expectation. The reports we have seen do not say how many poles remain or who is responsible for any delay.

Used Before It Was Opened

The criticism is that motorists began using the road before it was formally opened. The administration says the road is not open, which means drivers using it do so before the work is finished. The reports do not say whether any accident has occurred or whether barriers were put up, so we make no claim about injuries or negligence. Provincial announcements are published by the Government of Sindh.

The Three Schemes

The three schemes cost about Rs1.06 billion between them. The reports do not say how much of that belongs to this 1.6-kilometre road or what the other two schemes are, so we do not give a cost for the road alone.

What Is Not Known

The reports do not say when the road will formally open or when the asphalt will be finished. They also do not say what traffic controls are in place in the meantime.

Why This Matters for Property

Once safely completed, the road could improve connectivity around Qasimabad and reduce traffic pressure near Qasim Chowk. The current situation shows why road builders and utility providers need to coordinate before infrastructure is used. The reports do not link the road to property prices.

What This Means for Drivers and Residents

Drivers should treat the road as unfinished until it is formally opened, and should take care near any poles. Residents can follow official notices on the opening. The signals to watch are the relocation of the remaining poles by the November 10 target, the completion of the asphalt layer and the formal opening.

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Sources

• Hyderabad Electric Supply Company
• Government of Sindh