LODHRAN, Aug 03 (APP):Provincial minister for Communication & Works, Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharath, on Monday visited the under-construction Multan–Vehari and Lodhran–Kahror Pacca road projects to review the pace and quality of ongoing development work. During the visit, officials briefed the minister on the overall progress of the projects, pending land acquisition issues, and drainage construction. He was informed that Rs920 million funds were required to complete the remaining land acquisition …
Minister for timely completion of ongoing road projects
LODHRAN, Aug 03 (APP):Provincial minister for Communication & Works, Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharath, on Monday visited the under-construction Multan–Vehari and Lodhran–Kahror Pacca road projects to review the pace and quality of ongoing development work.
During the visit, officials briefed the minister on the overall progress of the projects, pending land acquisition issues, and drainage construction. He was informed that Rs920 million funds were required to complete the remaining land acquisition process and outstanding construction works.
The briefing revealed that construction activities were in progress rapidly on Part B of Phase-II of the Lodhran–Kahror Pacca/Mailsi–Vehari Road Project, where 3.34 kilometres of carpeting, sub-base, base course, aggregate base course (ABC), and asphalt wearing course have been completed. All 14 culverts in this section have also been completed, while work on the median and drainage system was underway.
Officials further informed the minister that in Part C of Phase-II, 7 kilometres of carpeting, sub-base, base course, and ABC have been completed. The asphalt wearing course has been laid over 4 kilometres, while work on the remaining section is progressing swiftly.
Malik Sohaib Ahmed directed the officials to further accelerate construction work and ensure the projects are completed within the stipulated timeframe. He warned that there would be no compromise on construction quality and the highest standard must be maintained at every stage.
The minister also directed officials to complete the remaining asphalt wearing course, road shoulders, and road furniture at the earliest. He emphasized ensuring proper compaction of all construction layers, durable installation of tough pavers, and prioritizing drainage work in populated areas. He further directed to maintain standard cross slopes during the installation of pavers and remove all hurdles hindering the timely completion of the projects.
