Funds issued for expansion, rehabilitation of 6 major roads in Faisalabad

Faisalabad: The Punjab government recently issued funds worth PKR 522 million for the expansion and rehabilitation of six major roads in the city — according to a news source.

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Reportedly, the funds have been divided as follows:

• PKR 172 million have been issued for carpeting Jhang Road from Paras Campus to Chenab Chowk
• PKR 202 million have been issued for carpeting Sargodha Road from Kamalpur Interchange to Chenab Club Chowk via General Bus Stand
• PKR 61 million have been issued for carpeting Jaranwala Road
• PKR 22 million have been issued for carpeting Satiana Road
• PKR 50 million have been issued for carpeting Samundari Road
• PKR 15 million have been issued for carpeting Chak Jhumra Road

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As per the information available, the development and rehabilitation work on these roads will begin soon; particularly because Jaranwala Road and Chak Jhumra Road have been causing difficulties for commuters and are in dire need of repairs.