Hurdles in the way of road dualisation project.

Byline: Khurshid Anwar Khan

MIANWALI -- The mega project of dualisation of road between Sargodha and Mianwali is being delayed due to alleged lack of cooperation among various departments.

The project being in the hometown of the prime minister was inaugurated by him in January 2020. The work for Phase-I is scheduled to be completed in June 2021.This road starts from Mianwali towards Sargodha as the Phase-I covers the distance of 30.63 kilometres, It is estimated to be completed at a cost of Rs4,700 million.

In addition to that, the Highways Department has paid huge amounts to the Pakistan Railways, Wapda and forest department. The Pakistan Railways got Rs32.50 million to widen the only level crossing at Wan-Bhachran.

The road has been completed on both sides but the level crossing has not been widened. Wapda has got Rs22.50 million to replace electricity poles from the roadside and they are still...