11th Avenue is a planned 7.5-kilometre road in Islamabad. The route starts at IJP Road, passes between sectors I-10 and I-11, then runs past G-10, G-11, F-10 and F-11 to the E-11 interchange. CDA approved a Rs24.5 billion plan in September 2026 and split the work into two phases in October. This update covers the route, cost, phases and status, and what the project means for commercial property owners and tenants near I-10 and I-11.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Route | IJP Road, between I-10 and I-11, past G-10, G-11, F-10 and F-11, to the E-11 interchange |
| Length | 7.5 km, linking Margalla Avenue with IJP Road |
| Design | Three lanes on each side and about 17 bridges and overpasses |
| Approved cost | Rs24.5 billion, approved by CDA’s Development Working Party in late September 2026 |
| Build time | One year after work starts, according to the approved plan |
| Existing section | E-11 to D-12, already built as Iran Avenue |
Two phases
On October 9, Dawn reported the new plan: CDA will build the avenue in two phases.
- Phase 1. A 3.5 km section from the E-11 interchange to Srinagar Highway, with a new interchange on Srinagar Highway. A CDA engineer put the tentative cost at Rs11 to 12 billion and said officials were working on pre-tendering. He hoped for a formal start within two months. CDA says the section will link Srinagar Highway with Margalla Avenue and split traffic between Margalla Road and Srinagar Highway.
- Phase 2. The rest of the 7.5 km avenue. Published reports give no schedule. On the reported route, the stretch between I-10 and I-11 sits at the IJP Road end, outside the first phase.
Why you should treat timelines with caution
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone for 11th Avenue in June 2023. Dawn reported in 2026: CDA had not started work. The neighboring 10th Avenue shows how funding shapes road schedules. Dawn quoted a CDA engineer who said the project cost Rs10.2 billion, the government released about Rs4 billion and work stopped. Public records also describe Margalla Avenue stalling for years over land acquisition and contractor disputes before sections opened.
None of this means 11th Avenue will stall. The facts show only this: a PC-I approval is not a construction start, and a construction start is not an opening date.
What this means for property near I-10 and I-11
No published data shows price or rent changes along the route. Work has not started on any section. Use these steps if you own, rent or plan to buy commercial property in the area:
- Do not pay for the plan. Pay for the property as the property stands today. A road adds value only after the road opens.
- Ask about the alignment. Ask CDA to confirm in writing whether the road right of way or any land acquisition touches your plot.
- Verify the plot. Public records describe past occupation disputes in Sector I-11, so confirm there is no dispute or notice on the land. Our posts on the CDA land recovery drive and on securing commercial property list the checks.
- Check approved use. Confirm the building plan and permitted use. Our guide to CDA regulations explains how use rules work.
- Plan for construction. Roadworks change access, noise and parking for months. If you rent, ask the landlord how access works during construction.
- Compare routes. If you run a warehouse or logistics business, time your trips on today’s roads. Our guides to warehouse space in Islamabad and to warehouses in Rawat, Humak and the industrial areas show how rents differ by area.
What to watch next
- CDA’s tender notice for Phase 1.
- The contract award and the start date.
- Any schedule for the I-10 and I-11 section.
- Any land acquisition notice along the route.
How Estate Tune helps
Estate Tune works only in commercial property. Its website says each property is checked for ownership documents, CDA zoning status and current availability before listing, and agents track lease terms in the I-9 industrial area. The team supports site visits, price negotiation and CDA documentation. Buyers and renters pay no fee, because the seller or landlord pays the commission at closing. These are company statements, so ask for documents and references. Ask any agent:
- Does the plot sit on a planned road alignment?
- Will you confirm the CDA status in writing?
- Which documents have you seen for this property?
To start, email contact@estatetune.com with your use, size, budget and preferred area, or use the contact page. Browse current commercial listings as well.
Sources
Dawn on the PC-I approval, the two-phase plan and the stalled start. ProPakistani, September 25, 2026 and ProPakistani, October 9, 2026. PakWheels. Wikipedia on Margalla Avenue and Sector I-11. Estate Tune service details come from the company’s website.
This update gives general information, not legal or financial advice. Project details come from news reports and officials, and details change. Verify current plans with CDA before you decide.
