Punjab government plans new expressways for improved travel infrastructure

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has recently sanctioned a budget of Rs. 139.5 billion for the construction of five expressways connecting major districts within the province.

Minister for Communication and Works Sohaib Ahmed revealed the ambitious projects, detailing the proposed expressways as follows:

• Bahawalpur N5 to Jhangra Sharqi Interchange Expressway, covering 42 kilometers with an allocated budget of Rs. 13 billion.
• The Multan to Vehari Expressway, spanning 93 kilometers and budgeted at Rs. 26.50 billion.
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• The Chichawatni to Pir Mahal-Shorkot to Garhmahraja-Chowk Azam to Layyah Expressway, stretching 199 kilometers with an assigned budget of Rs. 66 billion.
• Sahiwal to Samundri Interchange Expressway, extending 57 kilometers with a budget of Rs. 23 billion.
• Faisalabad Chiniot to Kamal Pur Interchange to Tehsil Chowk Chiniot Expressway, over 24 kilometers in length, with a budget of Rs. 11 billion.

The minister highlighted that residents of Bahawal, Multan, Vehari, Chichawatni, Pir Mahal, Sahiwal, Faisalabad, Chiniot, and Layyah will benefit from these infrastructure initiatives.