A real estate development company in Pakistan has created the wonkiest road in the world, beating a popular American road that has held the title for decades.
Located in Bahria Town Karachi, ‘The Most Crooked Street’ is a replica of the famous Lombard Street of San Francisco.
However, Bahria Town noted that the new street in Karachi features four more hairpin bends than the original, making it even more entertaining for driving lovers.
They explained: “‘The Most Crooked Street’ is built on a slope adjacent to the world’s tallest conical flagpole located in Bahria Hills. It is a 1,000-foot-long and 12-foot-wide one-way street featuring 12 challenging and sharp turns that appeal to driving enthusiasts.
“Inspired by Lombard Street in San Francisco, California, this street passes through a beautiful garden, giving a unique character to its surrounding environment.”
Located within a new gated suburb in Karachi, the street’s opening event featured a parade of around 20 iconic classic models driving down the famous street.
Bahria Town also offered local residents free driving sessions during the event, allowing them to safely descend the challenging street in their own car.
Much like Lombard Street, which has a speed limit of just 5mph, motorists using ‘The Most Crooked Street’ will not be able to travel fast, with steady use of the brakes, gears and handling necessary.
Whilst the UK does not feature a particularly crooked road like Karachi and San Francisco, there are a number of interesting roads that thrill-seeking motorists can travel on.
One of the most notable is Ffordd Penllech in Harlech, Wales, which briefly held the Guinness World Record for being the steepest public road in the world.
Spanning 335 metres, the one-way street has a maximum gradient of 37.45 percent, meaning drivers who wish to try it for themselves best leave their vehicle in a low gear.
Drivers looking for a thrilling uphill journey should also consider the Hardknott Pass in the Lake District, one of the best-loved roads in the country.
At under 1.4 miles long, Hardknott Pass is hardly a long road. However, with a maximum gradient of 20.5 percent and countless twists and turns, it takes even the most experienced driver a good amount of time to complete.
The trip is worth it however, with the peak offering spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
