Muzaffargarh: In a major development for residents and commuters, the Punjab provincial cabinet has granted final approval for the estimated cost of the first phase of the Muzaffargarh-Khan Garh dual carriageway project, paving the way for the launch of one of the region’s most anticipated infrastructure schemes.
The project pertains to the Muzaffargarh-Tranda Muhammad Panah Road, commonly known as the “Killer Road” due to its history of fatal accidents. Following the cabinet’s approval, the case has been forwarded to the competent authority for the issuance of tenders.
According to officials, the project will be executed through three separate tenders. The first tender will cover the relocation of utility infrastructure, including installations belonging to WAPDA, Sui Gas, the Forest Department, and other departments along a 22-kilometre stretch from Muzaffargarh to Saleem Chowk in Khan Garh.
The second tender will focus on land acquisition on both sides of the route extending from Fareed Colony, Muzaffargarh, to Saleem Chowk, Khan Garh. However, Pir Jahaniyan Chowk, Daya Wali Maari Chowk, and Munda Chowk have been excluded from this phase of land acquisition.
Officials said the total width of the dual carriageway has been fixed at 110 feet, including the main carriageway, service roads, and green belts.
The third tender will be issued for the construction of the road section from Fareed Colony to Shamsabad Bridge in Khan Garh. The entire project is expected to be completed within 18 months.
The road has long been a source of concern for local residents due to its narrow structure and poor condition, which have contributed to numerous accidents over the years. The dualisation project is expected to significantly improve road safety, ease traffic flow, and enhance connectivity between Muzaffargarh and surrounding areas.
Residents have welcomed the approval, expressing hope that the long-delayed project will finally address a critical transportation challenge and provide lasting relief to commuters across the district.
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