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SARGODHA, Jan 22 (APP):A meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Waseem was held to review progress on axle load management on Wednesday.
Officers from relevant departments and stakeholders from crushing units
at Pull 111 attended the meeting.
The DC highlighted that the Punjab government had made significant improvements to
the district’s road infrastructure.
He emphasized that overloaded vehicles were a primary cause of road deterioration,
leading to higher maintenance costs and economic losses.
The axle load management was being implemented to protect roads, increase
their lifespan, and reduce repair costs. Penalties were recommended for violations
of the axle load management regulations.
A consensus was reached on setting load limits for vehicles transporting stones.
During the meeting, Secretary RTA Malik Muhammad Tahir presented a report regarding
axle load violations.