Official says NLC executing work on fast-track basis

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The National Logistics Cell (NLC) is executing construction work on important section of Hakla-Dera Ismail Khan Highway of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Western Route on a fast-track basis, completing around 60 percent of the total project.

Briefing media persons during visit to the project site, Project Manager Col Kamal said the 54.56 kilometer-long four Lane Expressway, Highway from Yarik to Rehmanikhel was scheduled to be completed by 30th August 2018 at the cost of Rs13.25 billion.

The official said the package also included construction of 60 culverts, 4 bridges, 2 interchanges, 22 service ducts and two toll plazas.

He said NLC had employed skilled engineers and construction workforce along with commissioning of the latest equipment and machinery to ensure timely completion of project of national importance.

The National Highway Authority awarded the Package 1 of construction of Motorway Brahma Bahtar-DI Khan as part of CPEC Western Route to the NLC in an open bidding.

The work on the project was started on the 1st September, last year. A visit of the local journalists was organized by the NLC to apprise media of the progress of work on the project.

The official said the NLC had been able to complete almost 100 percent of groundwork while ensuring high quality construction work as per international standards.

The project will not only drastically cut distance between Islamabad and Dera Ismail Khan but will also serve as important route for the CPEC.