The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public-Private Partnership Committee has approved the construction of the 29-kilometer Dir Motorway, clearing the way for the project to move towards implementation.
The motorway will run from Chakdara Interchange to Baroon in Lower Dir and is estimated to cost around Rs. 69 billion. The approval was granted during a meeting chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
Land Acquisition to Begin
According to the report, the chief minister directed the relevant authorities to immediately begin acquiring land for the project and prepare clear implementation timelines to avoid further delays.
He also called for amendments to the existing public-private partnership framework to speed up the execution of major infrastructure projects.
Expected Impact on Travel and Tourism
The provincial government expects the motorway to reduce travel time, fuel consumption, and transport costs for residents of Malakand division. It is also projected to improve access to tourist destinations in the region and support employment and economic activity.
During the meeting, officials also reviewed progress on the Peshawar–Dera Ismail Khan Motorway and Swat Motorway Phase II.
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