Authorities directed to expedite work on Kahuta, Lehtrar & Krore Roads.

RAWALPINDI -- Caretaker Minister for Communication and Works, Punjab, Bilal Afzal has directed the authorities concerned to expedite construction work on Kahuta, Lehtrar and Krore Roads so that the projects could be completed within the shortest possible time frame and the citizens could be facilitated.

According to a Commissioner Office spokesperson, the minister during a visit here the other day reviewed several under-construction projects and instructed the authorities to ensure better traffic flow during the construction period.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rawalpindi and Murree Hasan Waqar Cheema briefed the minister about different projects.

Bilal Afzal on the occasion said that the government was planning to construct 2400 km long roads in Punjab.

In the new Annual Development Program, priority should be given to incomplete schemes, he said adding, funds had been released for the construction of Kohala Road and the industry located on it would benefit greatly.

The construction of Kahuta Road should be completed as soon as possible, the minister said.

He also directed the authorities concerned to remove obstacles in the construction of Ring Road...