Srinagar Highway | Islamabad | Routes Guidelines

Srinagar Highway, previously known as Kashmir Highway, is the major highway in the Capital Territory of Pakistan. It is a north-east highway that runs through Islamabad and connects Islamabad International Airport with the E-75 Expressway.

It is a 25-kilometre-long highway comprising three and five lanes. The Srinagar Highway has seven interchanges and several intersections, providing quick access to the city’s major centres, commercial zones and areas.

History of Srinagar Highway

The Highway was built in 1973. Originally named the Kashmir Highway until 2020, it was renamed the Srinagar Highway on the observance of Pakistan’s first Youm-e-Istehsal.

The Youm-e-Istehsal is an expression of the country’s solidarity with the Kashmiri people against the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status by the Indian Government. 

Although the highway does not connect to Srinagar because it is in the Indian Administration, the Pakistani Government claimed it as part of the country. The Highway is maintained by the Capital Development Authority (CDA). 

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Interchanges and Intersections of Srinagar Highway

The 25-kilometre highway includes seven interchanges and several intersections. The list of intersections and interchanges is given below:

Interchanges

• Dhokri Interchange: Exit to E-75 Expressway, Muree, Kashmir, Faizabad
• Zero Point Interchange: Exit to Islamabad Expressway, Faisal Avenue, Faisal Mosque and Blue Area
• Peshawar Mor Interchange: Exit to E-8, E-9, Margalla Avenue, 9th Avenue, IJP Road and Rawalpindi 
• Golra Sharif Interchange: Exit to G-13, Golra Sharif, Haji Camp, G.T. Road, Rawalpindi
• G.T. Road Interchange: Exit to Peshawar, Taxila (NH-5) and Rawalpindi, Lahore (NH-5)
• Motorway Interchange: Exit to M-1 Motorway and M-2 Motorway
• Airport Interchange: Exit to New Islamabad International Airport

Intersections

• Serena Hotel Intersection: Exit to Serena Hotel, Pakistan Secretariat, Parliament House, Diplomatic Enclave, Club Road
• Khayaban-e-Suharwardy Intersection: North Exit to Khayaban-e-Suharwardy
• Seventh Avenue Intersection: Exit to Seventh Avenue, Garden Avenue
• G-9 Intersection: North Exit to G-9 Sector
• G-10 Intersection: North Exit to G-10 and F-10 Sectors
• H-11 Intersection: South Exit to H-11, I-11 Sectors, IJP Road
• G-11 Intersection: North Exit to G-11, F-11Sectors and South Exit H-12 Sector (NUST)

Srinagar Highway and Real Estate

Kashmir Highway, or Srinagar Highway, has significantly influenced the real estate markets of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Below are the reasons this highway impacts the Twin Cities’ real estate sector. 

1. Improve Accessibility:

The societies and properties along the highway benefit the most from a signal-free roadway and connectivity to the Islamabad International Airport. The enhanced connectivity and accessibility increase the appeal of residential and commercial projects. 

2. Housing Societies Expansion:

Various societies such as Eighteen, Faisal Town Islamabad, Top City, Kingdom Valley and others gain significant value because of the proximity to the Srinagar Highway. 

3. Commercial Opportunities:

There are several dedicated business zones along the Srinagar Highway, offering commercial opportunities for local and international businesses. 

4. Urban Expansion and Planning: 

The development of the Srinagar Highway enhances Islamabad’s broader urban expansion and planning. It facilitates the growth of new sectors and reduces pressure on existing road networks. 

Final Verdict

The Srinagar Highway (Kashmir Highway) is not just an expressway but also an integral part of Islamabad’s development and economic activity. Its continuous evolution, marked by strategic infrastructure projects, has solidified its position as a prime real estate investment destination, promising continued growth and prosperity for the areas it serves.