NLC completes 60% work on CPEC Western Route

Islamabad: National Logistics Cell (NLC) is executing construction work on one of the important section of Hakla – Dera Ismail Khan Highway of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Western Route on fast track basis and has so far completed around 60 % of the total project, says a press release issued here on Sunday.

National Logistics Cell has employed highly skilled engineers and construction workforce along with commissioning of latest equipment and machinery to ensure timely completion of project of national importance. National Highway Authority was awarded the Package 1 of Construction of Motorway Bharma Bahatar – DI Khan as part of China Pakistan Economic Corridor Western Route to NLC in open bidding and work on the project was started with effect from 1st September 2016.

The 54.56 kilometre long 4 Lane Expressway Highway from Yarik to Rehmani Khel is scheduled to be completed by 30th August 2018 at the cost of Rs13.25 billion. The package also includes construction of 60 culverts, 4 bridges, 2 interchanges, 22 service ducts and 2 toll plazas. A visit of the local journalists was organized by National Logistics Cell to appraise media about the progress of work on the project.

Col Kamal, Project Manager, National Logistics Cell , briefed the media men about the salient features of project. He informed that National Logistics Cell has been able to complete almost 100% of earthwork while ensuring high quality construction work as per international standards. He said that out of the total scope of work, National Logistics Cell has so far been able to complete 44 kilometre improved sub grade, 33 kilometre sub base, 19 kilometre AGBC. Moreover, 3 bridges, 52 culverts, 4 underpasses and 22 ducts have also been constructed by National Logistics Cell Engineers. He said that construction of CPEC project was a matter of pride for National Logistics Cell and work is being done with dedication and spirit of national service. The project will not only drastically cut distance between Islamabad and Dera Ismail Khan but will serve as important route for CPEC.