Karachi’s First Elevated U-Turn Opens on University Road

Karachi: A new elevated U-turn on University Road, near the University of Karachi, has sparked debate over its narrow design after opening to traffic on November 5, 2026.The structure, known as KU Elevated U-Turn 2, has been built under the Karachi BRT Red Line project. It allows drivers coming from Safoora to turn back towards the University of Karachi without crossing the main road at ground level.Soon after its opening, pictures and videos of the elevated U-turn spread across social media, where some users questioned why the structure has only one traffic lane and whether its design could cause problems for motorists.TransKarachi, the organisation responsible for the BRT Red Line project, has responded to the criticism by saying the U-turn was designed according to international standards while considering the available space and local traffic conditions.According to the authority, the entry and exit ramps are five metres wide, while the turning section is six metres wide. The speed limit is 30 kilometres per hour.TransKarachi has also stated that a car and a motorcycle can use the structure at the same time.The elevated U-turn is designed to help improve traffic flow on University Road, where construction work on the wider BRT Red Line project continues.However, the opening of this U-turn does not mean the entire BRT Red Line has been completed.