PESHAWAR: A committee has been constituted to ensure timely completion of the land acquisition process for construction of the 30-kilometre-long Dir Motorway as the initial survey for the entire length of the proposed project has also been completed.

This was disclosed at a meeting held with Chief Minister Mahmood Khan in the chair to review progress on mega projects in the road sector in the province, according to a statement issued here on Sunday.

The meeting reviewed progress on Dir Motorway, Peshawar-DI Khan Motorway, Swat Motorway Phase 2, Madyan Bypass, Bahrain Bypass and other projects.

The participants were informed that as per the initial tentative allotment, the overall length of Dir Motorway was 30 kilometres, having four lanes and two tunnels.

It was informed that overall length of the Peshawar-DI Khan Motorway was 365 kilometres, having six lanes and 19 interchanges.

The meeting was also told that two tunnels for the motorway would also be constructed, one in Dara Adamkhel and the other in Karak district.

Speaking on the occasion, Mahmood Khan said his government was working on connecting all districts of the province through motorways, which would not only provide quality transportation facilities to the public but would also provide a conducive environment for business activities to thrive.

He directed the authorities to ensure completion of all the ongoing projects within the stipulated timelines.

Published in Dawn, October 24th, 2022