Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will build and rehabilitate 980.9 kilometres of roads and construct 34 bridges across 18 districts under a Rs105.45 billion Rural Roads Development Project to improve access to markets, schools, healthcare facilities and tourist destinations by November 2029, according to official documents.
KP unveils Rs105bn roads, bridges plan
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will build and rehabilitate 980.9 kilometres of roads and construct 34 bridges across 18 districts under a Rs105.45 billion Rural Roads Development Project to improve access to markets, schools, healthcare facilities and tourist destinations by November 2029, according to official documents.
Documents available with Wealth Pakistan show that the project, approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) in February 2024, aims to strengthen transport connectivity in remote, disaster-prone and economically underserved areas of the province.
The programme is being implemented by the provincial Communication and Works Department, while Minconsult SDN BHD and Creative Engineering Consultants are serving as supervisory consultants.
Under the plan, 474.2 kilometres of flood-damaged roads will be rehabilitated, 324.4 kilometres of rural access roads will be upgraded and 182.3 kilometres of tourism roads will be developed, taking the total road network covered by the project to 980.9 kilometres.
In addition, 34 bridges will be constructed to improve year-round connectivity and enhance mobility in vulnerable and hard-to-reach regions.
District-wise allocations show Dera Ismail Khan receiving the largest share of flood road rehabilitation with 207.5 kilometres, while Chitral has the highest overall allocation of 192.1 kilometres, including flood rehabilitation, rural access and tourism roads.
The project also covers Karak, Kohat, Bannu, Malakand, Charsadda, Buner, Swabi, Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Swat, Shangla, Upper and Lower Kohistan, Battagram, Haripur, Mansehra and Torghar.
According to the cost breakdown, Rs100.86 billion has been earmarked for civil works, including road construction and rehabilitation, bridge development, tourism access routes, utility relocation and contingencies.
A further Rs3.78 billion has been allocated for consultancy services, while Rs813 million will be spent on project management, institutional strengthening and horticultural activities.
Officials said the project is expected to enhance regional connectivity, facilitate economic activity and improve access to essential services for thousands of residents across rural Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
