The long-delayed Red Line BRT project, intended to run from Model Colony Tank Chowrangi to Numaish Chowrangi, has ground to a halt again after the government sealed the contractor's office. The project's cost has ballooned from an initial Rs 65 billion to around Rs 103 billion, with the completion deadline repeatedly pushed back. Work on a critical segment from Safoora Chowrangi to Hasan Square has ceased, and a damaged section of the NIPA flyover was reportedly covered with soil by the departing contractor, leaving commuters to deal with dust, water seepage, and broken roads. The project is now mired in uncertainty.

Residents of Model Colony held a protest on March 2, 2026, demanding urgent repairs to the crumbling road network, highlighting long-standing grievances over poor infrastructure. This protest sentiment echoes earlier reports from December 2025, which described the colony's streets as being 'in ruins'. The protest underscores the growing public agitation over stalled development and the deteriorating quality of life in the area.

There has been activity on road construction in Model Colony, but it has received mixed reactions from the community. A Facebook post from December 30, 2025, praised the rapid progress on the Liaquat Ali Khan Road reconstruction, noting broad political and community support. Conversely, an earlier post expressed resident dissatisfaction with the poor quality of ongoing development work. In a notable incident, a resident was seen in a November 2025 social media video crediting former US President Donald Trump for the launch of a road construction project, reflecting a blend of hope for improvement and frustration with local governance.

Gulberg police arrested a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl after luring her to his residence in Model Colony. The suspect, identified as Qasim Hussain, was apprehended from Model Colony following the registration of a case.