Karachi Gridlocked: Korangi & EBM Causeway Closures Cripple City Traffic

KARACHI — Flood-induced shutdowns of Korangi Crossing and EBM Causeway plunged Karachi into chaos on Thursday, paralyzing traffic from dawn till night across major arteries

Key routes like Korangi Road, Jam Sadiq Bridge, Qayyumabad Chowrangi, and Baloch Colony Expressway were engulfed in hours-long jams, with vehicles stretching for kilometers. Public transport collapsed, leaving commuters stranded and women waiting anxiously at bus stops.

Motorcyclists resorted to dragging their bikes across blocked roads, while frustrated citizens slammed traffic authorities for failing to manage alternate routes. The lack of coordination and disaster preparedness exposed Karachi’s fragile infrastructure once again.

Even crossing roads on foot became a daunting task,” reported eyewitnesses, as the city’s arteries choked under pressure.

This incident underscores the urgent need for flood-resilient urban planning and real-time traffic management in Pakistan’s largest metropolis.