Gujrat: The federal government has approved a mega construction project worth PKR 7 billion for the beautification of Gujrat’s main entrances from GT Road near the River Chenab, a news source reported. Most work will be undertaken in the rural areas of NA-69, as well as some urban areas of the same constituency.
The proposed scheme includes two bridges, two flyovers, and a 30km long dual carriageway from the GT Road bypass. One flyover will be constructed from the GT Road bypass connecting it to the old GT Road. Then a wide, dual carriageway would be constructed from Shadiwal Town.
Moreover, the construction of two bridges over the Bhimbher storm water channel and the Upper Jhelum Canal has been planned. The second flyover will be constructed over the Gujrat-Sargodha Road, connecting it with the dual carriageway.
The flyovers are expected to be modelled on the Azadi Flyover in Lahore in a bid to beautify the entrance of the Gujrat.
The news source reported that PKR 800 million has been allocated for the project in the current fiscal year as the initial payment. The project’s PC-I has been sent to the government for approval, but it is unclear whether it will be executed by the National Highways Authority (NHA) or the provincial highways department.
